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家世

jiā shì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • family background

Definition

家庭的社会地位和背景，通常指祖先的官职、财富、名声等。

Family's social status and background, usually referring to ancestors' official positions, wealth, reputation, etc.

Usage

用于描述一个人的出身和家庭背景，常出现在谈论家族历史、婚姻匹配或人物评价的语境中。

Used to describe a person's origin and family background, often in contexts of discussing family history, marriage matching, or character evaluation.

Examples

  • 1 他出身书香门第，家世显赫。 (He comes from a scholarly family with a distinguished background.)
  • 2 两人家世相当，结为夫妻十分般配。 (The two have similar family backgrounds, making them a well-matched couple.)
  • 3 她的家世并不富裕，但凭借努力取得了成功。 (Her family background was not wealthy, but she achieved success through hard work.)
  • 4 在古代，家世往往决定了一个人的前途。 (In ancient times, family background often determined a person's future.)
  • 5 这部小说详细描述了主人公的家世和成长经历。 (This novel details the protagonist's family background and upbringing.)

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