直系亲属 (zhí xì qīn shǔ) — direct relative (parent, spouse, or child); immediate family member
Definition
Legal/formal term for direct lineal relatives — parents, spouse, and children — the line of inheritance and family law. Contrast with 旁系亲属 (collateral kin like siblings and cousins).
noun
direct relative (parent, spouse, or child)immediate family member
Examples
- 直系亲属、。zhí xì qīn shǔ Bāo kuò fù mǔ, pèi ǒu hé zǐ nǚ.Direct relatives include parents, spouse, and children.
- 直系亲属。Zhǐ yǒu zhí xì qīn shǔ cái yǒu quán lì jì chéng yí chǎn.Only direct relatives have the right to inherit property.
- 直系亲属。Yī yuàn guī dìng zhǐ yǒu zhí xì qīn shǔ kě yǐ tàn shì bìng rén.Hospital regulations only allow direct relatives to visit patients.
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