Definition
种族 (zhǒngzú) refers to a 'race' — a group defined by shared physical or biological traits. It differs from 民族 (mínzú) 'ethnic group', which is based on culture, language, or nationality. The suffix 族 (zú) is broader and can indicate any social or demographic group.
noun
raceethnicity
Examples
- 种族。Bùtóng zhǒng zú de rén zài yìqǐ gōngzuò.People of different races work together.
- 种族。zhǒng zú bù yīnggāi chéngwéi qíshì de lǐyóu.Race should not be a reason for discrimination.
- 种族。Měigè zhǒng zú dōu yǒu zìjǐ de wénhuà.Every ethnicity has its own culture.
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