tradition; heritage; conventional
Meanings
3 senses · 13 examplesnoun
tradition; heritage; something transmitted from generation to generation
Refers to cultural, moral, ideological, or institutional elements passed down through generations.
The Spring Festival is an important tradition of the Chinese nation.
We need to inherit and promote fine traditional culture.
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This family has a tradition of drinking tea together after meals.
Local opera is a precious intangible cultural heritage.
He respects local traditional customs.
attribute adjective
traditional; conventional; long-established
Used attributively before nouns to describe things that are passed down or have a long history.
This is a traditional opera play.
They held the wedding in a traditional way.
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Traditional Chinese medicine is China's traditional medical system.
This shop sells traditional handicrafts.
adjective
conservative; old-fashioned; conventional in mindset
neutralDescribes a person or mindset that clings to old ways and resists change. Can be slightly negative.
The elderly person's thinking is quite traditional.
His family education is very traditional.
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In terms of marriage views, she is a very traditional person.
This view is too traditional and can't keep up with the times.