先祖 (xiān zǔ) — ancestors; forefathers
Definition
先祖 is a formal written term for 'ancestors' — used in history, genealogy, and ceremonial contexts (e.g. Qingming), not casual speech about your own family.
noun
ancestorsforefathers
Examples
- ，先祖。Zài qīng míng jié, wǒ men dōu yào jì bài xiān zǔ.During Qingming Festival, we all worship our ancestors.
- 先祖。xiān zǔ Liú xià le hěn duō bǎo guì de wén huà yí chǎn.Our ancestors left behind many precious cultural heritages.
- 先祖。Zhè běn zú pǔ jì zǎi zhe wǒ men de xiān zǔ.This family tree records our ancestors.
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