籍贯
jí guàn
Definitions
- 1. one's native place
- 2. place of ancestry
- 3. registered birthplace
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Usage notes
Formality
籍贯 is a formal term used in official documents, resumes, and forms to denote one's ancestral origin or registered birthplace. In casual conversation, people often use 老家 or 家乡 instead.
Example Sentences
1 shown他的 籍贯 是山东。
His native place is Shandong.
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