tung1 zuk6通俗
Jyutpingtung1 zuk6
Yaletūng juhk
Definition
Common practice; custom; tradition.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
While often used to describe customs or habits, this term carries a sense of established social norms rather than personal habits. It is frequently used to explain why things are done a certain way in a specific community or professional setting. Unlike the more formal 傳統, which implies long-standing historical heritage, 通俗 focuses on what is currently accepted as the standard way of doing things.
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This is the common practice around here.
Related words
Common phrases
tradition or common custom
to follow common practice
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin meaning of popular or vulgar, but in Cantonese, it specifically refers to established customs or practices. Using it to mean popular culture will lead to confusion.
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Grammar guides
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