zuk6族
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Yalejuhk
Definition
A group of people sharing a common ancestry, culture, or national identity; a clan, race, or tribe.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or academic contexts to describe ethnic or cultural groupings, rather than in casual daily speech. When referring to specific groups of people in everyday life, speakers usually prefer more specific terms like 鄉下人 or 廣東人 instead of using the suffix 族.
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go3個goExamples
Their ethnic group is very united.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 族 as a standalone noun to refer to a person; it always requires a prefix or modifier to specify which group is being discussed, such as 種族 or 民族.
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Grammar guides
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