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约定俗成

約定俗成
yuē dìng sú chéngHSK 7

约定俗成 (yuē dìng sú chéng) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishestablished by convention and common usage (lit. agreed upon and formed into custom)

    • EX
      语言中的很多词汇用法都是约定俗成的，没有为什么。

      Many usages in a language become accepted through convention; there is not always a specific reason for them.

    • EX
      这种过节的仪式是大家约定俗成的，代代相传下来。

      This festival ritual has become established by convention and has been passed down from generation to generation.