cung4 zuk6從俗从俗
Jyutpingcung4 zuk6
Yalechùhng juhk
Definition
To follow local customs or conform to social norms.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite its meaning of blending in. It is rarely used in casual, rapid-fire conversation, appearing more often in written commentary or when discussing social expectations. It implies a conscious decision to align with the crowd rather than just being naturally unoriginal.
Examples
He is very conformist; he just does whatever others do.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 隨便, which means to be casual or indifferent. 從俗 specifically refers to the act of conforming to established customs or social pressures, whereas 隨便 describes a lack of strict preference or formality.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
