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“follow local customs” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinrù xiāng suí sú

Example

到别人家做客要入乡随俗。dào bié rén jiā zuò kè yào rù xiāng suí sú

When visiting someone else's home, guests should follow local customs.

Illustration for 入乡随俗 (follow local customs)

How to say “follow local customs” in Chinese

“Follow local customs” in Chinese is 入乡随俗 (rù xiāng suí sú).

A newcomer lets the established ways of a place shape everyday conduct.

Full entry for 入乡随俗: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 入乡随俗

去外国旅行时要入乡随俗,尊重当地的风俗。qù wài guó lǚ xíng shí yào rù xiāng suí sú zūn zhòng dāng dì de fēng sú

When traveling abroad, follow local customs and respect local traditions.

Tips for using 入乡随俗

  • In everyday Chinese, this idiom can describe joining a workplace, school, or social group, not only visiting another region.

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