家属 (jiā shǔ) — family member; dependent (of a person, especially in official or legal contexts)
Definition
家属 is a formal term for a family member or dependent, common in official, medical, and legal contexts. Compare with 家人 (everyday word for any family member) and 亲属 (formal 'relative/kin').
noun
family memberdependent (of a person, especially in official or legal contexts)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 家属。Shǒu shù qián xū yào jiā shǔ qiān zì.A family member needs to sign before the surgery.
- 家属。Gōng sī wèi yuán gōng hé jiā shǔ tí gōng bǎo xiǎn.The company provides insurance for employees and their dependents.
- 家属。Tā zuò wéi jiā shǔ cān jiā le bì yè diǎn lǐ.He attended the graduation ceremony as a family member.
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