氏族 (shì zú) — clan
Definition
氏族 (shìzú) refers to a kinship-based social unit larger than a family, tracing descent from a common ancestor — typically used for pre-state or anthropological contexts. Distinct from the everyday family word 家族.
noun
clan
Examples
- 氏族。Zhè ge shì zú yǒu zì jǐ dú tè de chuán tǒng hé yí shì.This clan has its own unique traditions and rituals.
- 氏族。Gǔ dài shè huì cháng cháng yǐ shì zú wèi dān wèi zǔ zhī shēng chǎn huó dòng.Ancient societies often organized production activities by clan.
- 氏族。Tā men tōng guò hūn yīn yǔ qí tā shì zú jiàn lì le lián méng.They established alliances with other clans through marriage.
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