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籍贯

jí guàn
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

  1. 1. one's native place
  2. 2. place of ancestry
  3. 3. registered birthplace

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

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他的 籍贯 是山东。
His native place is Shandong.

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