族 (zú) — (suffix) ethnic group, race, or race; also used for clans and lineages; (suffix) a social group defined by a shared trait or activity
Definition
族 is a suffix meaning 'group' — pairs with a topic word to name a type of people (汉族, 上班∼). 比 民族 more general: 民族 emphasizes ethnic/national identity, while 族 is broader and covers lifestyle or activity groups too.
suffix
(suffix) ethnic groupraceor racealso used for clans and lineages(suffix) a social group defined by a shared trait or activity
Examples
- 族。Hàn zú de rén kǒu zuì duō.The Han ethnic group has the largest population.
- 族。Huí zú yǒu hěn duō dú tè de chuán tǒng.The Hui ethnic group has many unique traditions.
- 。Hěn duō shàng bān zú měi tiān dōu hěn lèi.Many office workers are tired every day.
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