Meaning of 风俗
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- social custom
Measure word: 個|个
How to use 风俗
风俗 is a noun for the traditional customs and practices of a place or group, often paired with words like 当地 (dāngdì, local) or 习惯 (xíguàn, habit). Example: 每个地方都有自己的风俗。(Měi gè dìfang dōu yǒu zìjǐ de fēngsú.) Every place has its own customs.
风 (fēng) means wind, and 俗 (sú) means common or popular. Think of customs as the habits that blow through a community like wind until everyone shares them.
Common mistake: Learners often say 风俗 when they mean a personal habit, but that is 习惯 (xíguàn); 风俗 refers to customs shared by a society. Also keep the second tone on 俗 (sú), not a fourth tone.
风俗 in example sentences
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风 fēng · wind · 4 strokes
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俗 sú · custom · 9 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 风俗.
| 一路顺风 | yīlù-shùnfēng | to have a pleasant journey (idiom) |
| 风险 | fēngxiǎn | risk; hazard |
| 风格 | fēnggé | style |
| 风景 | fēngjǐng | scenery; landscape |
| 台风 | táifēng | stage presence, poise |
| 风光 | fēngguāng | scene; view |
| 风度 | fēngdù | elegance (for men); elegant demeanor |
| 风暴 | fēngbào | storm; violent commotion |
| 暴风雨 | bàofēngyǔ | rainstorm; storm |
| 作风 | zuòfēng | style; style of work |
| 风趣 | fēngqù | charm; humor |
| 风筝 | fēngzheng | kite (lit. "wind zither", traditionally explained as being named after kites fitted with b |
Questions about 风俗
What does 风俗 mean?
风俗 (fēngsú) means "social custom" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 风俗?
风俗 is made of 2 characters: 风 (4 strokes), 俗 (9 strokes). That is 13 strokes in total.
Is 风俗 an HSK word?
Yes. 风俗 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 风俗 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 风俗 is written 風俗.
What is the difference between 风俗 and 习俗?
Both mean custom and are often interchangeable. 习俗 (xísú) leans toward long-standing traditional practices, while 风俗 can also suggest the general social atmosphere and customs of a region.
Does 俗 in 风俗 mean vulgar?
No. In 风俗, 俗 means common or of ordinary people. On its own, 俗 can describe something tacky or unrefined, but that meaning does not carry into 风俗.