Definition
风俗 (fēng sú) is the general word for 'social custom' — the traditions and practices of a community or region. 习俗 (xí sú) is more specific, referring to established traditional practices (especially local ones), while 民俗 (mín sú) focuses on folk customs and folklore. Use 风俗 for broad, everyday customs; 习俗 for deeper traditions; 民俗 for folk culture.
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Examples
- 风俗。Měi gè dìfang dōu yǒu zìjǐ de fēng sú.Every place has its own customs.
- 风俗。Zhōngguó de xīnnián fēng sú hěn yǒuqù.Chinese New Year customs are very interesting.
- 风俗。Zhège fēng sú zài dāngdì hěn zhòngyào.This custom is very important locally.
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