Definition
嫡系 traditionally refers to the line of descent from one's legal wife (as opposed to concubines) — the 'direct bloodline.' In modern usage, it metaphorically describes a person's trusted inner circle or faction within an organization, especially in politics or business. It's a formal noun.
n.
direct line of descent (in a family lineage)one's own cliqueinner circle (in an organization)
Examples
- 嫡系。Tā de dí xì shēnfèn dédào le jiāzú de rènkě.His status as a direct descendant was recognized by the family.
- ，嫡系。Zài zhèngdǎng nèi, tā shì zǒngtǒng de dí xì héxīn chéngyuán.Within the party, he is a core member of the president's inner circle.
- 嫡系。Zhè jiā gōngsī de dí xì yuángōng dōu xìnrèn lǎobǎn de juécè.The employees who are part of the boss's clique all trust his decisions.
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