Abstract: In Chinese anthropology, family and clan are considered as the two classic objects of studies. While the former lays stress on the ethic concept of family members' sharing bloodlines and relatives that serve as otherworldliness, the latter attaches an importance to the organization, which is embodied in the implement of national spirits, and in the management and resources melting of clan members. Since the substantial carriers of the clan, such as ancestral temples, ethnic fields and genealogical trees, are all approaches to the organization and management, it is, comparatively, of presentworldliness.

Key words: clan, systematization, family