tradition
- n. 传统, 惯例
- Definition
- n. a belief, custom, or way of doing something passed down over time
- Example
- It is a tradition in our family to cook together on holidays.
- 我们家有个传统，就是假期时一起做饭。
Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析
Compared meaning: a usual way of behaving (noun).
比较义项：传统／习惯（惯例、习俗）（名词）。
- tradition 本词
Tradition highlights a valued practice handed down across generations, often tied to family, culture or celebration, carrying emotional or symbolic weight beyond mere habit.
tradition 强调世代相传、具有情感或文化意义的做法，常与家庭、文化或节庆相关，超越单纯的习惯。
This recipe has been a family tradition for four generations.
这道菜谱四代相传，已成为家族传统。
- custom
Custom describes a widely followed, practical way of behaving in a place or community, often everyday etiquette, without necessarily implying a long generational history.
custom 指某地或某群体普遍遵循的实际行为方式，常涉及日常礼节，不一定强调世代相传的历史。
Tipping waiters is not a common custom in Japan.
在日本，给服务员小费不是常见的习俗。
Tradition and custom both mean a usual way of behaving. Tradition is a practice passed down across generations, tied to family or celebration, with emotional value. Custom is a practical way of behaving common in a place or group. Custom's other meanings are not compared.
tradition 和 custom 在表示“世代相传或社会普遍遵循的行为方式”这一意义上很接近，但 tradition 更强调代代相传、带有情感和文化价值的传承（常与家庭、节日相关），而 custom 更强调某地或某群体普遍遵循的具体行为习惯，语气更中性、实用。这里不比较 custom 表示“定制”（如 custom-made）或复数 customs 表示“海关”的意思。