social customs; folkways; popular ethos
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
social customs; folkways; popular ethos
formalRefers to the collective moral temperament, behavior, and customs of the common people in a society or region, typically perceived as stable and enduring.
Zhè这
ge个
shān山
cūn村
de的
mín民
fēng风
chún淳
pǔ朴
，
cūn村
mín民
rè热
qíng情
hào好
kè客
。
The social customs in this mountain village are simple and honest, and the villagers are hospitable.
Nà那
yī一
dài带
mín民
fēng风
qiáng强
hàn悍
，
chóng崇
shàng尚
wǔ武
lì力
。
The folkways in that area are tough and aggressive, and they value martial prowess.
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Yí移
fēng风
yì易
sú俗
，
gǎi改
shàn善
shè社
huì会
mín民
fēng风
，
shì是
yī一
xiàng项
cháng长
qī期
gōng工
chéng程
。
Transforming customs and improving social folkways is a long-term project.
Liáng良
hǎo好
de的
mín民
fēng风
shì是
hé和
xié谐
shè社
huì会
de的
zhòng重
yào要
jī基
chǔ础
。
Positive social customs are an important foundation for a harmonious society.