Definition
后嗣 is a formal, literary term for 'descendant' or 'offspring', typically used in historical, legal, or solemn contexts (e.g., discussing inheritance, family lineage, or imperial succession). It is less common in everyday conversation than 后代 or 子女. The word carries a tone of formality and often implies continuation of a family or clan line.
n.
descendantoffspring (formal/literary)
Examples
- 后嗣。Huángdì dānxīn méiyǒu hòu sì jìchéng huángwèi.The emperor worried he had no descendant to inherit the throne.
- ，后嗣。Tā sǐ hòu, suǒyǒu cáichǎn yóu hòu sì píngjūn fēnpèi.After his death, all property was equally divided among his descendants.
- 后嗣。Zhè piān jiāpǔ xiángxì jìzǎi le gè dài hòu sì de míngzì.This genealogy book records in detail the names of descendants from each generation.
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