hyut3 jyun4血緣血缘
Jyutpinghyut3 jyun4
Yalehyut yùhn
Definition
Blood relationship; consanguinity based on sharing a common ancestor.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
Focuses specifically on biological descent and shared ancestry rather than social or legal bonds. It is almost exclusively used in formal or serious contexts, such as when discussing family history, medical genetics, or legal inheritance. In casual conversation, people often prefer to talk about family ties more broadly using terms like 屋企人 or 親戚.
Examples
There is absolutely no blood relationship between the two of them.
Do you know if they have any blood ties?
Related words
Common phrases
blood ties
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe close friendships or non-biological family bonds, as it strictly implies a genetic link. Using it to describe a close mentor or friend will sound unnatural and overly clinical.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
