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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to customs with 风俗 (fēngsú)

    Frequency & Habit
    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    风俗 (fēngsú) means "customs" or "social conventions." It refers to the traditional practices and habits of a community or region, often paired with 习惯 to form 风俗习惯 (customs and habits).

    Examples

    • 每个地方都有自己独特的风俗。

      měige dìfāng dōu yǒu zìjǐ dútè de fēngsú.

      Every place has its own unique customs.

    • 入乡随俗，要尊重当地的风俗。

      rù xiāng suí sú, yào zūnzhòng dāngdì de fēngsú.

      When in Rome, do as the Romans do; respect the local customs.

    • 这个节日的风俗已经延续了几百年。

      zhège jiérì de fēngsú yǐjīng yánxù le jǐ bǎi nián.

      The customs of this festival have continued for hundreds of years.

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