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祖宗
zǔzōng
Description
“祖宗”是指一个家族里很久以前的长辈，比如爷爷的爷爷。
"祖宗" refers to the ancestors in a family from long ago, such as a grandfather's grandfather.
人们常常说要记住自己的祖宗，不要忘记家族的历史。
People often say to remember your 祖宗 and not forget your family's history.
Meanings
祖宗zǔzōng
ancestors; forefathers of a family
我们要尊敬自己的祖宗。
We should respect our ancestors.
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Notes
- Etymology
祖 (grandfather/ancestor) + 宗 (clan/lineage), together meaning the ancestral line.
- Nuance
祖宗 feels more traditional and family-centered than the neutral 祖先.
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