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n.ties of blood; consanguinity; blood relationship
他们名义上是兄妹，但没血缘关系。
They are brother and sister in name, but not related by blood.
宗族是以血缘为纽带构成的民间群体。
A clan is a folk group which is formed by a bond of blood relationship.
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Word usage
- NoteBoth "血统" and "血缘" refer to a kind of natural kinship formed by human beings reproducing offspring. However, "血统" refers to the system constituted by this relationship, so it can be used widely. In addition to family members, it is also used for clan, nation, country, region, etc., such as "亚洲血统"; "血缘" refers to the natural connection of this relationship, and it is mostly used for families or family members.