Definition
家属 (jiāshǔ) refers to a person's family members, especially in official or legal contexts such as hospitals, companies, or government forms — it often implies dependents. It is more formal than 家人 (jiārén, everyday 'family member') and narrower than 亲属 (qīnshǔ, any relative). 亲人 (qīnrén) emphasizes blood or emotional closeness, while 家属 is about the institutional relationship.
noun
family memberdependent (of a person, especially in official or legal contexts)
Examples
- 家属。Shǒushù qián xūyào jiā shǔ qiānzì.A family member needs to sign before the surgery.
- 家属。Gōngsī wèi yuángōng hé jiā shǔ tígōng bǎoxiǎn.The company provides insurance for employees and their dependents.
- 家属。Tā zuòwéi jiā shǔ cānjiā le bìyè diǎnlǐ.He attended the graduation ceremony as a family member.
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