How do you pronounce 时移俗易?

时移俗易 is pronounced shí yí sú yì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 时移俗易 literally mean?

Literally, 时移俗易 means “time shifts, customs change”. It is used to mean “as time progresses, societal norms and customs evolve”.

What is the Chinese definition of 时移俗易?

移：变动；易：改换。时代变了，社会风气也变了。

时移俗易 — “As time progresses, societal norms and customs evolve”

时移俗易 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “as time progresses, societal norms and customs evolve”. Times change, and so do social practices. Literally, “time shifts, customs change”.

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时移俗易 Pronunciation and Pinyin

时shí
移yí
俗sú
易yì

时移俗易 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
时	shí	7	time, moment, or hour
移	yí	11	move, shift, or transfer
俗	sú	9	common social custom
易	yì	8	easy, change, or trade

Example Sentence with 时移俗易

随着科技的飞速发展，人们的交流方式和娱乐习惯都发生了显著改变，这正是时移俗易的体现。

With the rapid advancement of technology, people's communication methods and entertainment habits have significantly changed, which is a clear manifestation of changing times and evolving customs.

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Questions about 时移俗易

What does 时移俗易 mean?: 时移俗易 (shí yí sú yì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “as time progresses, societal norms and customs evolve”.
How do you pronounce 时移俗易?: 时移俗易 is pronounced shí yí sú yì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 时移俗易 literally mean?: Literally, 时移俗易 means “time shifts, customs change”. It is used to mean “as time progresses, societal norms and customs evolve”.
What is the Chinese definition of 时移俗易?: 移：变动；易：改换。时代变了，社会风气也变了。

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