How do you say "tradition" in Chinese?

传统

chuán tǒng

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "tradition" is 传统 (chuán tǒng).

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Pronunciation

Say it as "chuán tǒng" — second tone, then third tone — rising sharply, the way your voice lifts when you ask "what?"; then the next syllable is dipping low then curling back up.

Writing and usage

传统 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

新年共进晚餐是家庭传统。

xīn nián gòng jìn wǎn cān shì jiā tíng chuán tǒng 。

Sharing a meal at New Year is a family tradition.

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How to remember 传统

Link "chuán tǒng" to the moment when sharing a meal at New Year is a family tradition and the word tradition sticks.

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Questions about 传统

How do you pronounce 传统?

Say it as "chuán tǒng" — second tone, then third tone — rising sharply, the way your voice lifts when you ask "what?"; then the next syllable is dipping low then curling back up.

Is 传统 formal or casual?

传统 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 传统 used in Chinese?

传统 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 新年共进晚餐是家庭传统。 (Sharing a meal at New Year is a family tradition.).

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