家
属

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The word "家属" is formed by combining the character "家", meaning family or household, with "属", meaning to belong to or be subordinate to; together, they create a compound where "家" defines the domain and "属" specifies those belonging to it, directly resulting in the meaning of family members or dependents.

Example Sentences Hide

我的家属都很忙。

Wǒ de jiāshǔ dōu hěn máng.

English translation: My family members are all busy.

我们邀请家属参加聚会。

Wǒmen yāoqǐng jiāshǔ cānjiā jùhuì.

English translation: We invite family members to attend the gathering.

病人家属在医院等候。

Bìngrén jiāshǔ zài yīyuàn děnghòu.

English translation: The patient's family members are waiting at the hospital.

公司允许员工带家属来旅游。

Gōngsī yǔnxǔ yuángōng dài jiāshǔ lái lǚyóu.

English translation: The company allows employees to bring family members for tourism.

如果家属同意，病人可以出院。

Rúguǒ jiāshǔ tóngyì, bìngrén kěyǐ chūyuàn.

English translation: If the family members agree, the patient can be discharged from the hospital.

Word Definition - 家属

jiā shǔ family member; (family) dependent

Individual Character Details

家 jiā, jiā
属 shǔ, zhǔ