Blood relation represents the fundamental biological and emotional connection between family members.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to biological relationship between family members.
- Implies an unbreakable, natural bond of kinship.
- Often used in legal, medical, and emotional contexts.
Overview
- 1概览：血缘（xuè yuán）是一个描述人类亲属关系的词汇，核心在于“血”与“缘”的结合。它强调的是生物遗传层面的联系，即人们常说的“血浓于水”。在汉语语境中，它不仅是一个生物学术语，更承载了深厚的家族情感与文化认同。2) 用法模式：该词常与“关系”、“纽带”、“断绝”等词搭配。它可以作为主语，如“血缘关系是天生的”，也可以作为定语，如“血缘亲情”。3) 常见语境：在法律、医学遗传学、文学作品以及日常家庭讨论中极为常见。例如，在处理继承权问题时会讨论血缘关系；在感性表达中，常用来形容无论时间如何流逝，亲人间的联系都不会改变。4) 近义词辨析：与“亲缘”相比，“血缘”更侧重于生物学上的直接联系；与“血脉”相比，“血缘”更偏向于抽象的关系描述，而“血脉”常带有传承和延续的文学色彩。
Examples
他们之间有着深厚的血缘关系。
everydayThey have a deep blood relationship.
法律规定了血缘亲属的继承权利。
formalThe law stipulates the inheritance rights of blood relatives.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
血缘纽带
blood tie
Often Confused With
Often used in biology or ecology to describe relationships between species or populations, whereas '血缘' is specifically for humans.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is formal but commonly used in both speech and writing. It is neutral in tone, though it can carry emotional weight. It is most frequently used when discussing lineage, inheritance, or biological traits.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use it to refer to any close relationship. Remember it only applies to biological family members. Avoid using it for friends or colleagues.
Tips
Use it to explain family ties
When discussing why family members behave similarly, use '血缘' to refer to their shared biological traits.
Do not confuse with simple family
Remember that '血缘' specifically points to biological descent, not just social family structure.
The importance of kinship in China
Chinese culture places high value on bloodline continuity, making this word emotionally significant.
Word Origin
Derived from the characters '血' (blood) and '缘' (fate/connection). It reflects the ancient Chinese concept that family ties are predestined by blood.
Cultural Context
In traditional Chinese society, bloodline is the foundation of the clan system. Understanding '血缘' is key to understanding Chinese family values and social structures.
Memory Tip
Think of '血' (blood) flowing through your '缘' (fate/connection). It is the blood that connects your destiny to your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions从生物学角度看，血缘关系是客观存在的，无法通过个人意愿断绝。但在法律或现实生活中，人们有时会使用“断绝关系”来表达情感上的决裂。
不完全一样。血缘是生物学基础，而亲情是基于血缘或长期相处产生的感情。有血缘不一定有亲情，没血缘也可能建立深厚的亲情。
在讨论家庭背景、寻亲或法律纠纷时经常使用。日常闲聊中，人们也常说“毕竟有血缘关系”来解释某些行为。
Test Yourself
他们虽然没有___，但感情胜似亲兄弟。
语境强调没有生物学上的亲属关系，因此选血缘。
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Summary
Blood relation represents the fundamental biological and emotional connection between family members.
- Refers to biological relationship between family members.
- Implies an unbreakable, natural bond of kinship.
- Often used in legal, medical, and emotional contexts.
Use it to explain family ties
When discussing why family members behave similarly, use '血缘' to refer to their shared biological traits.
Do not confuse with simple family
Remember that '血缘' specifically points to biological descent, not just social family structure.
The importance of kinship in China
Chinese culture places high value on bloodline continuity, making this word emotionally significant.
Examples
2 of 2他们之间有着深厚的血缘关系。
They have a deep blood relationship.
法律规定了血缘亲属的继承权利。
The law stipulates the inheritance rights of blood relatives.
