English–Chinese

“folk customs” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmín sú

Example

我们村保留着很多民俗。wǒ men cūn bǎo liú zhe hěn duō mín sú

Our village preserves many folk customs.

Illustration for 民俗 (folk customs)

How to say “folk customs” in Chinese

“Folk customs” in Chinese is 民俗 (mín sú).

A community's traditional way of life, including what it celebrates, believes, practices, and makes.

Full entry for 民俗: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 民俗

春节是重要的民俗节日,人们会举办各种传统活动。chūn jié shì zhòng yào de mín sú jié rì rén men huì jǔ bàn gè zhǒng chuán tǒng huó dòng

The Spring Festival is an important folk festival, and people organize various traditional activities.

Tips for using 民俗

  • English folklore often suggests stories and legends, while this Chinese noun has a wider everyday-life scope that also includes celebrations, beliefs, and traditional skills.

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