家族

jiāzú

noun HSK 7 #1,510

Measure Word

一个家族 gè

Meanings

1 family clan
2 household; family

Characters

clan; ethnic group

Examples

这个家族已经有三百年的历史了。

Zhège jiāzú yǐjīng yǒu sānbǎi nián de lìshǐ le.

This family clan already has three hundred years of history.

他们家族世世代代都住在这里。

Tāmen jiāzú shìshìdàidài dōu zhù zài zhèlǐ.

Their family clan has lived here for generations.

Tips

usage

家族 refers to an extended family or clan sharing the same surname and lineage, larger than 家庭 (immediate family). Often used in historical or business contexts: 家族企业 (family business).

Stroke Order

家 jiā

族 zú