传统 (chuán tǒng) — (noun) tradition; convention; (adjective) traditional; conventional
Definition
传统 covers both the thing itself — a tradition handed down over time — and the adjective sense 'traditional'. It's broader than 习俗 (local customs) and more cultural than 常规 (routine procedure).
noun
traditionconvention
adjective
traditionalconventional
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 传统。Wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo hù yōu xiù de chuán tǒng.We should protect the excellent traditions.
- 传统。Chūn jié shì zuì zhòng yào de chuán tǒng jié rì.The Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday.
- 传统。Zhè shì yì zhǒng chuán tǒng de zuò fǎ.This is a traditional way of doing things.
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