nếp sống

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Way of life / Lifestyle: The characteristic habits, customs, and daily routines of a person or group, reflecting their values and social norms.
   • Established custom / Tradition of living: A traditional or ingrained pattern of behavior and social conduct within a community.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nếp sống văn minh rất quan trọng trong xã hội hiện đại. (A civilized way of life is very important in modern society.)
  • Họ giữ gìn nếp sống giản dị của ông cha. (They preserve the simple lifestyle of their ancestors.)
  • Phải xây dựng một nếp sống mới lành mạnh. (We must build a new, healthy mode of living.)

Advanced Usage

• "nếp sống văn hóa": cultural lifestyle; refers to a way of life imbued with cultural values and etiquette.
  • Du lịch giúp ta tìm hiểu nếp sống văn hóa của các dân tộc. (Travel helps us understand the cultural lifestyles of different ethnic groups.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lối sống (n): lifestyle, manner of living. Often used interchangeably with , but can sometimes imply a more personal choice rather than a traditional custom.
  • Anh ấy có lối sống rất năng động. (He has a very dynamic lifestyle.)

Synonyms

• Lifestyle: The way in which a person or group lives.
• Customs: Traditional and widely accepted ways of behaving.
• Way of life: The typical pattern of behavior of a person or group.
• Mores: The essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community.

Related Idioms

• Nếp nhà: family tradition / family ways. Refers specifically to the customs and conduct upheld within a family.
  • Dù đi xa, cô ấy vẫn nhớ nếp nhà. (Even when far away, she still remembers her family traditions.)