"run in the family" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 家族遗传

Definition

如果某种特征、疾病或才能在一家人中多个人都有，就叫做“run in the family”。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式表达，常用于基因、习惯或家族中多人具备的特点，比如疾病或才艺。不能用于物品或短暂现象。

Examples

Diabetes runs in the family.

糖尿病**在我们家族遗传**。

Brown eyes run in the family.

棕色眼睛**是家族遗传**。

Musical talent seems to run in the family.

音乐天赋好像**是家族遗传**。

Don’t be surprised—being good at math really runs in the family.

别惊讶——数学好真的**是家族遗传**。

Twins seem to run in the family on my mother’s side.

双胞胎在我妈妈那边的家庭里**是家族遗传**。

Don’t worry about your accent—strong accents run in the family!

别担心你的口音——重口音**在我们家族遗传**！