Writing
传统 (chuántǒng) — how to say "tradition" in Chinese
传统
Tradition
noun · adjective
Character composition
传
to transmit
统
system
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
传统节日
chuán tǒng jié rì
traditional festival
传统文化
chuán tǒng wén huà
traditional culture
Examples
春节是中国最重要的传统节日，家家户户都会庆祝。
The Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday in China, celebrated by every household.
传统文化。
Traditional culture.
Frequently asked questions
Tradition meaning in Chinese
"tradition" in Chinese is 传统 (chuántǒng).
传统 meaning in English
传统 (chuántǒng) means "Tradition".
How is 传统 pronounced?
It is pronounced chuántǒng (written as chuantong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "tradition" in Chinese characters?
It is written 传统: 传 has 6 strokes, 统 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 传统?
传统 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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