血缘

xuè yuán

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. bloodline

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 姻亲 yīn qīn 姻亲 yīn qīn relation by marriage; in-laws Opposite of blood relation, meaning relation by marriage: relation by marriage; in-laws

Related words

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• 家族 jiā zú 家族 jiā zú family Related to family, clan, which involves bloodlines: family
• 血缘关系 xuè yuán guān xì 血缘关系 xuè yuán guān xì blood relationship Extended term meaning blood relationship: blood relationship

Synonyms

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• 血统 xuè tǒng 血统 xuè tǒng blood relationship Same meaning of bloodline, slightly more common in some contexts: blood relationship

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in formal contexts: 有血缘关系 (have a blood relationship), 血缘亲属 (blood relative).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 血型 (blood type). 血缘 refers to genetic lineage, not blood groups.

Example Sentences

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他们之间有 血缘 关系。

There is a blood relationship between them.

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Words Containing 血缘

• 血缘关系 血缘关系 xuè yuán guān xì: blood relationship

Child Words of 血缘

• 血 血 xiě: blood
• 血 血 xuè: blood
• 缘 缘 yuán: cause