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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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Family & Kinship

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