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Pronunciation / Transliteration: chuántǒng
"传统在我们的文化中占有重要地位。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation.
"Every year, the family gathers to celebrate their cultural traditions." - 2
A long-established custom or belief that has been passed down.
"The tradition of storytelling is vital in preserving the history of the community."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'tradition' originates from the Latin 'traditio', meaning 'to hand over' or 'to deliver'. It evolved through Old French 'tradicion' before entering Middle English, reflecting the act of passing down customs and beliefs through generations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tradition" is said worldwide
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tradition
Transliteration: tradition
"La tradition familiale est très importante."
Tradition
Transliteration: Tradition
"Die Tradition wird von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben."
tradizione
Transliteration: tradizione
"La tradizione è un aspetto fondamentale della nostra cultura."
tradición
Transliteration: tradición
"La tradición se celebra cada año en nuestra comunidad."
tradição
Transliteration: tradição
"A tradição é passada de geração em geração."
परंपरा
Transliteration: paramparā
"परंपरा हमारे समाज का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है।"
传统
Transliteration: chuántǒng
"传统在我们的文化中占有重要地位。"
전통
Transliteration: jeontong
"전통은 우리의 문화에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
伝統
Transliteration: dentō
"伝統は私たちの文化において重要な役割を果たします。"
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