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。

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In fact, in Meghalaya, marriages are matriarchal with a matrilineal system where property, names and wealth passes from mother to daughter rather than father to son.

事实上，在梅加拉亚邦，婚姻为母系婚姻，采用母系传承制，在这一制度之下，姓名、资产和财富都通过母亲传给女儿而不是通过父亲传给儿子。

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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。

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According to the Khasi matrilineal system, Sing's sister's son, not his own, will inherit his title.

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