Generally speaking, paternal side is closer as compare to the maternal side.

一般来说 ﹐ 父系家族比母系家族要亲得多.

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On the maternal side his inheritance was a happy one.

他从母方接受的遗传是良好的.

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In some tribes, wealth is inherited through the maternal side of a family.

在某些部落, 财富是按照母系代代相传的.

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