clan in Chinese
clan in Chinese is 氏族 — clan means a large group of related families claiming descent from a common ancestor.
clan in Chinese
氏族
Pronounced: shì zú
A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain.
What does "clan" mean?
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noun A large group of related families claiming descent from a common ancestor.
"The Scottish clan gathered for its annual reunion."
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noun Informally, any close-knit group bound by loyalty, such as an extended family or team.
"The whole clan showed up for Christmas dinner."
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clan in a sentence
- The Scottish clan gathered for its annual reunion.
- Different clans in the region have their own tartans.
- The whole clan showed up for Christmas dinner.
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What is "clan" in Chinese?
"clan" in Chinese is 氏族. clan means: A large group of related families claiming descent from a common ancestor.
How do you pronounce 氏族?
"clan" in Chinese is 氏族, pronounced "shì zú".
How do you use "clan" in a sentence?
Example: "The Scottish clan gathered for its annual reunion." In Chinese, "clan" is 氏族.
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