ceoi4 zuk6隨俗随俗

Jyutpingceoi4 zuk6

Yalechèuih jukh

Definition

According to custom; do as the Romans do

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How it's used

Often used in the context of adjusting to new environments or social pressures. It carries a sense of pragmatic adaptation rather than blind conformity. While it implies blending in, it does not necessarily mean losing one's identity, but rather navigating social expectations smoothly.

Examples

heoi3 dou3 ngoi6 gwok3 sang1 wut6 dou1 jiu3 hok6 sik1 ceoi4 zuk6

去到外國生活，都要學識隨俗。

When living abroad, you have to learn to follow local customs.

nei5 m4 sai2 joeng6 joeng6 dou1 ceoi4 zuk6 zou6 faan1 zi6 gei2 laa1

你唔使樣樣都隨俗，做返自己啦。

You don't have to follow social norms for everything, just be yourself.

Common phrases

jap6 hoeng1 ceoi4 zuk6

入鄉隨俗

when in Rome, do as the Romans do

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 隨便, which means to be casual or indifferent. 隨俗 specifically relates to social norms and customs, whereas 隨便 is about personal preference or lack of strictness.