







入国问俗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When visiting a new place or country”. It is important to inquire about and understand its local customs and practices to avoid causing offense or misunderstanding. Literally, “Upon entering a country, inquire about its customs”.

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Open the tool →入国问俗 (rù guó wèn sú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When visiting a new place or country”.
入国问俗 is pronounced rù guó wèn sú in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 入国问俗 means “Upon entering a country, inquire about its customs”. It is used to mean “When visiting a new place or country”.
国:原指都城,后多指国家。到别的国家或地方去,先要了解它的风俗习惯。