traditional folk method; indigenous technique
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
traditional folk method; indigenous method; native technique
Refers to methods passed down through generations within a community, often contrasted with modern, scientific, or foreign methods. Can carry positive connotations of practicality and local wisdom, or negative connotations of being backward or unscientific depending on context.
Wǒ我
men们
yòng用
tǔ土
fǎ法
dǎ打
jǐng井
，
jì既
shěng省
qián钱
yòu又
shí实
yòng用
。
We used traditional methods to dig the well, which was both cost-saving and practical.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
tǔ土
fǎ法
zhì治
liáo疗
gǎn感
mào冒
hěn很
yǒu有
xiào效
。
This folk remedy is very effective for treating colds.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Tǔ土
fǎ法
liàn炼
gāng钢
yǐ已
jīng经
chéng成
wéi为
lì历
shǐ史
。
Backyard furnace steelmaking has already become history.