Definition

1. Noun:
   • Custom: A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time. It refers to the established social habits and practices of a community.
   • Tradition: A specific practice, belief, or ritual passed down within a society or group from generation to generation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Phong tục đón Tết Nguyên Đán rất quan trọng ở Việt Nam. (The custom of celebrating Lunar New Year is very important in Vietnam.)
  • Mỗi vùng miền có những phong tục riêng. (Each region has its own customs.)
  • Phong tục cưới hỏi đã thay đổi theo thời gian. (Wedding traditions have changed over time.)

Advanced Usage

• "phong tục tập quán": This compound phrase is commonly used to refer comprehensively to the customs, practices, and conventions of a society.
  • Chúng tôi tôn trọng phong tục tập quán của địa phương. (We respect the local customs and practices.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tập quán (n): Convention, practice. Often used interchangeably with "phong tục," but can imply a more habitual or customary practice.

  • Tập quán canh tác của người dân. (The farming practices of the people.)

• Truyền thống (n): Tradition. Emphasizes the aspect of being handed down historically.

  • Giữ gìn truyền thống văn hóa. (To preserve cultural traditions.)

Synonyms

• Custom: A traditional practice.
• Tradition: A long-established custom or belief.
• Practice: A habitual way of doing something.
• Convention: A widely accepted way of behaving.

Related Idioms

• "Nhập gia tùy tục": Literally "When you enter a house, follow its customs." Equivalent to "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
  • Anh nên nhập gia tùy tục khi sống ở nước ngoài. (You should follow local customs when living abroad.)

1. Custom
   • Phong tục tập quán
     Customs and habits