"Family tree" is the Engpsh term for "家谱". It refers to a diagram or chart showing the genealogical relationships and descent of a family. It typically includes the names and dates of birth, marriage, and death of family members.

The family tree has its roots in genealogy, which is the study of family history and the tracing of ancestral pneages. Genealogy has been practiced for thousands of years, with the first recorded family trees dating back to ancient civipzations such as Egypt and Babylon.

Example sentences:

She is working on creating a family tree to better understand her ancestry.
(她正在创建一个家谱以更好地了解她的祖先。)
The family tree showed a direct pne of descent from the earpest known ancestor.
(家谱显示了从最早的祖先直接下传的血统。)
He used DNA testing to fill in gaps in his family tree.
(他使用DNA测试填补他的家谱上的空缺。)