Abstract: Clan unit is a common traditional social unit among the many ethnic groups in our country.After several political shocks since the founding of PRC,the traditional clan units have been changing greatly.Now the remaining clan units will not disappear suddenly,instead,they are well concealed and sustainable,figuring transfiguration.This paper mainly analyzes the transfiguration features of these remaining clan units.

Key words: Tujia People, clan units, transfiguration