Definition

Examples

• 这个氏族有自己独特的传统和仪式。
  Zhège shì zú yǒu zìjǐ dútè de chuántǒng hé yíshì.
  This clan has its own unique traditions and rituals.
• 古代社会常常以氏族为单位组织生产活动。
  Gǔdài shèhuì chángcháng yǐ shì zú wéi dānwèi zǔzhī shēngchǎn huódòng.
  Ancient societies often organized production activities by clan.
• 他们通过婚姻与其他氏族建立了联盟。
  Tāmen tōngguò hūnyīn yǔ qítā shì zú jiànlì le liánméng.
  They established alliances with other clans through marriage.