lingering customs; traditions passed down
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
lingering traditions; customs passed down from previous generations
literaryA literary term used to describe the enduring influence of past customs, culture, or elegant style.
Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
zhèn镇
zhì至
jīn今
hái还
bǎo保
liú留
zhe着
Táng唐
Sòng宋
shí时
qī期
de的
liú流
fēnɡ风
yú余
yùn韵
。
This ancient town still retains the lingering elegance and customs from the Tang and Song dynasties.
Liú流
fēnɡ风
yí遗
sú俗
，
zhì至
jīn今
yóu犹
yǒu有
yǐnɡ影
xiǎnɡ响
。
The traditions passed down from the past still have an influence today.
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Tā他
de的
shū书
fǎ法
pō颇
dé得
Èr二
Wánɡ王
liú流
fēnɡ风
。
His calligraphy captures the lingering style of the Two Wangs (calligraphic masters).
Cǐ此
dì地
de的
mín民
fēnɡ风
chún淳
pǔ朴
，
shànɡ尚
yǒu有
xiān先
xián贤
liú流
fēnɡ风
。
The folkways here are simple and honest, still bearing the influence of ancient sages.