入乡问俗 — “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”
入乡问俗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. Adapt to local customs. Literally, “enter locality ask customs”.
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入乡问俗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
入乡问俗 Character Breakdown
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我们初到这个小镇，最好入乡问俗，了解一下当地的规矩，以免闹出笑话。
When we first arrived in this small town, it was best to inquire about local customs and understand the local rules, so as not to make a fool of ourselves.
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Synonyms of 入乡问俗
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- rù入shèng圣chāo超fán凡become a sage and transcend the mundane
- rù入dì地wú无mén门no way out
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Open the tool →Questions about 入乡问俗
What does 入乡问俗 mean?
入乡问俗 (rù xiāng wèn sú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”.
How do you pronounce 入乡问俗?
入乡问俗 is pronounced rù xiāng wèn sú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 入乡问俗 literally mean?
Literally, 入乡问俗 means “enter locality ask customs”. It is used to mean “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”.
What is the Chinese definition of 入乡问俗?
进入一个地方，先要问清那里的习俗，以求适应当地的情况。