Definition
家族 refers to a large extended family or clan, often with a historical lineage and social influence. It is broader than 家 (jiā, home/immediate family) and 家庭 (jiā tíng, household), which focus on the nuclear family unit.
noun
familyclan
Examples
- 家族。Tāmen jiā zú lìshǐ yōujiǔ.Their family has a long history.
- 家族。Zhège jiā zú zài dāngdì hěn yǒu yǐngxiǎnglì.This family is very influential locally.
- 家族。Wǒmen jiā zú měinián dōu huì jǔbàn yí cì jùhuì.Our family holds a gathering every year.
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