bou6 zuk6部族
Jyutpingbou6 zuk6
Yalebouh juhk
Definition
Tribe; a clan or ethnic group within a tribal society.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to groups sharing common ancestry or cultural identity, often in historical or anthropological contexts. Unlike the more common term 部落 which focuses on the settlement or community structure, 部族 emphasizes the lineage and ethnic connection between members. It is rarely used in everyday casual conversation unless discussing history or documentaries.
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That tribe lives deep in the mountains.
Do you know which tribe is the most famous?
Related words
Common phrases
primitive tribe
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 部落. While they are sometimes interchangeable, 部落 is the standard term for a tribal community or village, whereas 部族 leans more towards the concept of a clan or ethnic group.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
