拘俗守常 — “To be conventional and stick to old ways”
拘俗守常 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be conventional and stick to old ways”. To be constrained by commonplace customs and views; to be unoriginal and unwilling to change. Literally, “Adhere to common customs and stick to the usual”.
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What does 拘俗守常 mean?
拘俗守常 (jū sú shǒu cháng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be conventional and stick to old ways”.
How do you pronounce 拘俗守常?
拘俗守常 is pronounced jū sú shǒu cháng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 拘俗守常 literally mean?
Literally, 拘俗守常 means “Adhere to common customs and stick to the usual”. It is used to mean “to be conventional and stick to old ways”.
What is the Chinese definition of 拘俗守常?
指受世俗平庸见解的束缚。