民俗

mín sú

CL 个 gè 种 zhǒng

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. popular custom

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 传统 chuán tǒng 传统 chuán tǒng tradition 民俗 is a subset of 传统, referring specifically to folk traditions.: tradition
• 习惯 xí guàn 习惯 xí guàn habit 习惯 is a general habit, while 民俗 refers to collective customs.: habit

Synonyms

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• 风俗 fēng sú 风俗 fēng sú social custom 民俗 refers to folk customs collectively, 风俗 refers to social customs more broadly.: social custom

Usage notes

Collocations

民俗 often collocates with 文化 (mín sú wén huà, folk culture) or 活动 (mín sú huó dòng, folk activities).

Common mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 民俗 (collective folk customs) with 习惯 (individual habit).

Example Sentences

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这个地区的 民俗 很有趣。

The folk customs of this region are very interesting.

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Words Containing 民俗

• 民俗学 民俗学 mín sú xué: folklore

Child Words of 民俗

• 俗 俗 sú: custom
• 民 民 mín: (bound form) the people