入乡随俗 — “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”
入乡随俗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. Adapt to local customs. Literally, “Enter the village, follow its customs”.
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入乡随俗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
入乡随俗 Character Breakdown
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我们到了一个陌生的城市，最好入乡随俗，才能更好地融入当地的生活。
When we arrive in an unfamiliar city, it's best to adapt to local customs so we can better integrate into the local life.
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Synonyms of 入乡随俗
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- rù入zhǔ主chū出nú奴Academically sectarian or bigoted
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- rù入wú吾gòu彀zhōng中fall into my trap
- rù入guó国wèn问sú俗When visiting a new place or country
- rù入guó国wèn问jìn禁Inquire about local customs and taboos
- rù入tǔ土wéi为ān安find peace in burial
- rù入shèng圣chāo超fán凡become a sage and transcend the mundane
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Open the tool →Questions about 入乡随俗
What does 入乡随俗 mean?
入乡随俗 (rù xiāng suí sú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”.
How do you pronounce 入乡随俗?
入乡随俗 is pronounced rù xiāng suí sú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 入乡随俗 literally mean?
Literally, 入乡随俗 means “Enter the village, follow its customs”. It is used to mean “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”.
What is the Chinese definition of 入乡随俗?
到一个地方，就顺从当地的习俗。