Definition

1. Noun:
   • Genealogy: A record or diagram showing the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; a family tree. It is the systematic study and documentation of familial lineages and kinship.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà sử học đang nghiên cứu phổ hệ của các vị vua triều Nguyễn. (The historian is researching the genealogy of the Nguyen dynasty kings.)
  • Cuốn sách này ghi chép đầy đủ phổ hệ của dòng họ. (This book fully records the family's genealogy.)
  • Phổ hệ cho thấy mối quan hệ huyết thống rõ ràng. (The genealogy shows clear blood relationships.)

Advanced Usage

• "phổ hệ học": The field or study of genealogy.
  • Ông ấy rất đam mê phổ hệ học. (He is very passionate about genealogy.)

Variants and Related Words

• Phả hệ (n): A direct synonym for "phổ hệ," meaning genealogy or pedigree. The two terms are often used interchangeably.

  • Tấm bảng vẽ phả hệ được treo trang trọng trong nhà thờ họ. (The pedigree chart is hung respectfully in the clan's worship house.)

• Gia phả (n): Family annals or records; often refers to the book or document containing the family history and genealogy.

  • Gia phả là tài liệu quý giá của mỗi dòng họ. (The family annals are a precious document for every lineage.)

Synonyms

• Genealogy: The study and tracing of lines of descent.
• Lineage: Direct descent from an ancestor.
• Pedigree: The recorded ancestry, especially of a purebred animal, but also used for families.
• Family tree: A diagram showing relationships between family members over generations.

Related Concepts

• Tộc phả: Similar to "gia phả," specifically referring to the genealogical records of a clan or lineage.
• Thế hệ (n): Generation. This term is related as it is a key component described within a genealogy.
  • Phổ hệ này liệt kê qua mười thế hệ. (This genealogy lists over ten generations.)

1. Genealogy