No. 7,304 in Korean
직계
"직계" means "direct lineage" or "immediate family line."
In a sentence
그는 직계 가족을 위해 집을 샀습니다.
He bought a house for his immediate family.
In this sentence, "직계" is used to describe 'immediate' or 'direct lineage,' referring to close family members such as parents, siblings, or children.
직계 상속인은 재산을 상속받을 권리가 있습니다.
Immediate heirs have the right to inherit property.
Here, "직계" refers to 'direct descendants' in legal or inheritance contexts, highlighting those who are directly related without intermediaries.
이 행사는 직계가족만 참석할 수 있다고 합니다.
They say that only immediate family members can attend this event.
In this context, "직계" designates 'immediate family members,' emphasizing a close familial relationship in terms of event participation.
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