眷属 (juàn shǔ) — family members (especially one's spouse and dependents)
Definition
Literary/formal word for family members, especially one's spouse and close dependents. Carries a more written, official tone than everyday terms like 家人, and is the standard term used in legal and ceremonial contexts (e.g. 夫妻眷属, 战争中的眷属).
noun
family members (especially one's spouse and dependents)
Examples
- 眷属。Tā de juàn shǔ dōu zhù zài zhè lǐ.His family members all live here.
- 眷属。Tā men zhōng yú chéng le juàn shǔ.They finally became a married couple.
- ，眷属。Zhàn zhēng qī jiān, tā wú fǎ zhào gù tā de juàn shǔ.During the war, he couldn't take care of his family.
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