1. The system of matrilineal clans was maintained throughout this period, even though some clans merged to form larger groups while others divided into smaller descent groups. 尽管一些氏族合并成更大的氏族，而另一些氏族则分裂成更小的氏族，但母系氏族制度在这一整个时期一直保持着。
2. Bafipo was a matrilineal society and a settled agricultural community. 半坡属于母系社会，是以农业为主的定居村落。
3. This fieldwork brings a new example for the studies of matrilineal system. 这一调查结果为人类学对母系制的研究提供了新的田野样本。
4. Early in human society, our society is divided into matrilineal and patrilineal clan clan. 在人类社会的早期，我们的社会被分为母系氏族和父系氏族。
5. The materials of the surname Feng and those of the matrilineal descent surnames are provided by Mr. 所刻风姓和女系下传姓资料由我国著名学者王大有先生提供；
