Definition

1. Noun:
   • Family annals: A written record or document that systematically lists the generations, relationships, and key events of a family or clan over time.
   • Genealogical register: A book or chart detailing the lineage, ancestry, and sometimes the biographies and achievements of members within a family line.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông cụ cẩn thận giữ gìn cuốn gia phả của dòng họ. (The old man carefully preserves the family annals of the clan.)
  • Nhờ có gia phả, chúng tôi biết được nguồn gốc tổ tiên. (Thanks to the genealogical register, we know our ancestral origins.)
  • Việc lập gia phả giúp con cháu hiểu về lịch sử gia đình. (Compiling a family annals helps descendants understand family history.)

Advanced Usage

• In historical and academic contexts, "gia phả" is considered a primary source for sociological and historical research on family structures, migrations, and social customs.

Variants and Related Words

• Phả ký (n): An alternative term for genealogical records, often emphasizing chronological recording.
• Gia phả học (n): Genealogy; the study of family ancestries and histories.
• Tộc phả (n): Clan annals; similar to "gia phả" but may encompass a larger, extended clan or lineage.

Synonyms

• Genealogy: The study and charting of family lineages.
• Family tree: A diagram showing relationships between family members across generations.
• Lineage record: A documented account of ancestral descent.

Related Terms and Concepts

• Họ hàng (n): Relatives; the kin group documented in a "gia phả".
• Tổ tiên (n): Ancestors; the forebears listed in a genealogical register.
• Thế hệ (n): Generation; a key unit of organization in family annals.

noun

1. family annals (records)