Chinese
xísú
Meaning: custom; convention
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

習俗
習
俗
习俗
习
俗

Example sentences

Every ethnic group has its own unique traditional customs.
祭拜祖宗是華人的傳統習俗。
祭拜祖宗是华人的传统习俗。
Worshipping ancestors is a traditional custom of the Chinese people.
某些舊習俗根深蒂固,很難改變。
某些旧习俗根深蒂固,很难改变。
Some old customs are deep-rooted and hard to change.
重陽節有登高的習俗。
重阳节有登高的习俗。
There is a custom of climbing high places on the Double Ninth Festival.
許多社會習俗都是約定俗成的,並沒有法律規定。
许多社会习俗都是约定俗成的,并没有法律规定。
Many social customs are established by tradition, without being required by law.
既然來到這裡,我們就應該入境隨俗,尊重當地的習俗。
既然来到这里,我们就应该入境随俗,尊重当地的习俗。
Since we've come here, we should follow the local customs and respect their traditions.

Usage Notes

Refers to habits or practices established by long usage in a particular society.

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