prestigious family; distinguished clan
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
prestigious family; distinguished clan; illustrious lineage
Refers to families with high social status, reputation, and often historical prominence. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
Tā他
men们
shì是
dāng当
dì地
de的
míng名
mén门
wàng望
zú族
。
They are a prestigious family in the local area.
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
yú于
yī一
gè个
lì历
shǐ史
yōu悠
jiǔ久
de的
wàng望
zú族
shì世
jiā家
。
He comes from a distinguished family with a long history.
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Zhè这
gè个
wàng望
zú族
zài在
dāng当
dì地
yōng拥
yǒu有
hěn很
gāo高
de的
shēng声
wàng望
。
This prominent clan enjoys high prestige in the local area.