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宗乡会馆
zōngxiāng huìguǎn
Description
宗乡会馆是华人的一种组织，由来自同一个地方或同一个姓的人组成。
A 宗乡会馆 is a Chinese organization made up of people from the same place or with the same surname.
在新加坡和马来西亚，很多宗乡会馆帮助华人保留自己的文化和传统。
In Singapore and Malaysia, many 宗乡会馆 help Chinese people preserve their culture and traditions.
Meanings
宗乡会馆zōngxiāng huìguǎn
clan and regional association of overseas Chinese
我爷爷是这个宗乡会馆的老会员。
My grandfather is a long-time member of this clan association.
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Notes
- Etymology
宗 (clan) + 乡 (hometown) + 会馆 (guild hall/association).
- Nuance
common in Southeast Asian Chinese communities like Singapore and Malaysia.
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