How common it is
传统 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say chuán tǒng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
传统表示长期流传下来的习惯或方式。
chuán tǒng biǎo shì cháng qī liú chuán xià lái de xí guàn huò fāng shì。
传统 means customs or ways passed down over a long time.
Context note
传统常用于文化、节日和习惯。
chuán tǒng cháng yòng yú wén huà 、 jié rì hé xí guàn。
It is often used with culture, festivals, and habits.
5 examples
这是传统习惯。
zhè shì chuán tǒng xí guàn。
This is a traditional custom.
我们要尊重传统。
wǒ men yào zūn zhòng chuán tǒng。
We should respect tradition.
春节有很多传统。
chūn jié yǒu hěn duō chuán tǒng。
Spring Festival has many traditions.
他喜欢传统文化。
tā xǐ huan chuán tǒng wén huà。
He likes traditional culture.
传统方法也很好。
chuán tǒng fāng fǎ yě hěn hǎo。
Traditional methods are also good.
5 mini stories
老师介绍了中国传统。
lǎo shī jiè shào le zhōng guó chuán tǒng。
The teacher introduced Chinese traditions.
家人一起过传统节日。
jiā rén yì qǐ guò chuán tǒng jié rì。
The family celebrated a traditional festival together.
她喜欢学习传统故事。
tā xǐ huan xué xí chuán tǒng gù shì。
She likes learning traditional stories.
这个村子还保留着传统。
zhè ge cūn zǐ hái bǎo liú zhe chuán tǒng。
This village still keeps its traditions.
传统和创新可以一起发展。
chuán tǒng hé chuàng xīn kě yǐ yì qǐ fā zhǎn。
Tradition and innovation can develop together.