when in Rome, do as the Romans do; adapt to local customs
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to adapt to local customs when in a new place; when in Rome, do as the Romans do
Variant form of 入乡随俗. Used to describe the practice of adapting to local customs and habits when visiting or living in a new place. Often used to advise others to follow local norms.
Zán咱
men们
suí随
xiāng乡
rù入
xiāng乡
，
dào到
le了
cǎo草
yuán原
jiù就
hē喝
nǎi奶
chá茶
。
When in Rome, do as the Romans do—when we reach the grasslands, we'll drink milk tea.
Nǐ你
dào到
le了
guó国
wài外
yào要
suí随
xiāng乡
rù入
xiāng乡
，
zūn尊
zhòng重
dāng当
dì地
de的
wén文
huà化
。
When you go abroad, you should do as the locals do and respect the local culture.
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Suí随
xiāng乡
rù入
xiāng乡
ma嘛
，
jì既
rán然
lái来
dào到
Sì四
chuān川
，
jiù就
gāi该
xí习
guàn惯
chī吃
là辣
。
When in Rome, do as the Romans do—since we've come to Sichuan, we should get used to eating spicy food.