No. 89 in Chinese
宗
"宗" means "ancestor," "clan," "sect," or "religion."
In a sentence
他的背後有一個大的宗旨來支持他做出這些決定。
There is a great purpose behind him supporting his decision-making.
宗旨 in this sentence refers to a guiding principle or underlying core belief.
這是一宗令人驚訝的事件，大家都在談論。
This is an astonishing incident that everyone is talking about.
宗 in this context serves as a classifier for events or cases, indicating a specific occurrence.
他是重要宗族的一員，在社區中很有影響力。
He is a member of an important clan, holding significant influence in the community.
宗族 in this usage refers to a familial or ancestral clan, highlighting its social or cultural significance.
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