This is the 2496th most frequent Chinese word.
族
"族" means "group," "clan," or "ethnic group."
族 is used to denote a specific group of people based on an attribute or characteristic, in this case, the younger generation.
年轻族正在热衷于使用社交媒体。
The younger generation is keen on using social media.
族 is used to describe distinct ethnic groups, in this context referring to minority groups.
这座城市有许多少数民族族生活在一起。
This city has many ethnic groups living together.
族 is used to denote a general category of people based on their occupation or social role, here referring to the working people.