习俗

xí sú

CL 个 gè 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. custom
2. tradition
3. local tradition
4. convention

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 习惯 xí guàn 习惯 xí guàn habit 习惯 refers to personal habits or routines, while 习俗 is a social custom.: habit

Synonyms

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• 传统 chuán tǒng 传统 chuán tǒng tradition Both refer to customs or traditions, but 传统 is broader, often referring to cultural heritage.: tradition
• 风俗 fēng sú 风俗 fēng sú social custom 风俗 specifically refers to folk customs and practices.: social custom

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 习俗 (social custom) with 习惯 (personal habit). 习俗 is shared by a community, while 习惯 is an individual routine.

Formality

习俗 is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is especially common in discussions about culture and society.

Example Sentences

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这个 习俗 已经流传了几百年。

This custom has been passed down for hundreds of years.

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Words Containing 习俗

• 染风习俗 染风习俗 rǎn fēng xí sú: bad habits
• 民间习俗 民间习俗 mín jiān xí sú: folk customs
• 习俗移性 习俗移性 xí sú yí xìng: one's habits change with long custom

Child Words of 习俗

• 俗 俗 sú: custom
• 习 习 xí: (bound form) to practice