English–Chinese
“tradition” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchuán tǒng
Example
我们要保护传统。wǒ men yào bǎo hù chuán tǒng
We need to protect tradition.
How to say “tradition” in Chinese
“Tradition” in Chinese is 传统 (chuán tǒng).
An inherited thread of customs, beliefs, or rituals that keeps a community connected across generations.
Example sentences with 传统
一些年轻人不太遵守传统习俗。yì xiē nián qīng rén bú tài zūn shǒu chuán tǒng xí sú
Some young people do not strictly follow traditional customs.
Tips for using 传统
- In conversation, this noun commonly follows verbs about protecting, inheriting, or changing shared practices, so it helps frame discussions about keeping old ways or updating them.