This is the 2433rd most frequent Chinese word.
家族
"家族" (jiāzú) means "family" or "clan," referring to a group of people related by blood or ancestry.
In this sentence, '家族' refers to the entire extended family or lineage, emphasizing heritage or ancestry.
我们的家族有悠久的历史。
Our family lineage has a long history.
Here, '家族' signifies the collective group of relatives connected by blood relations or marriage.
他是这个家族的重要成员。
He is an important member of this family.
In this context, '家族' is used as an adjective meaning 'family-based', describing enterprises owned and operated by a family.