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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

传统 [chuántǒng]
  1. 1. noun tradition
  2. 2. adjective [世代相传] traditional
    传统文化
    traditional culture
    传统医学
    traditional medicine
  3. 3. adjective [保守] conservative

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

传统 [chuántǒng]
  1. 1. tradition; custom
    传统剧目
    traditional theatrical pieces
    传统观念
    traditional ideas
    传统友谊
    traditional (ties of) friendship
    发扬优良传统
    carry on a fine tradition
  2. 2. adjective classical; conventional

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

传统 [chuántǒng]
  1. 1. 历史传承下来的具有一定特点的思想、文化、道德、风俗、艺术、制度以及行为方式等,是历史发展继承性的表现。对人们的社会行为有无形的影响和控制作用
    文化传统
    继承传统
  2. 2. 历史悠久的;代代相传的
    传统艺术
    传统工艺
    传统
  3. 3. 守旧、保守,跟不上时代的
    传统势力

Examples

重阳节是我国的传统节日,登高赏菊则是重阳节的传统习俗。
Chongyang Festival is a traditional festival in our country. Climbing hills to appreciate the chrysanthemum is one traditional custom during this festival.
冲破传统观念的束缚
smash the bonds of tradition
传统友谊
traditional (ties of) friendship
传统剧目
traditional theatrical pieces
传统的手工艺技术不断革新。
Traditional handicraft techniques are being steadily improved.
破除旧的传统观念
break away from outdated traditional modes of thought
光荣传统
a glorious tradition
继承优良传统
carry forward the good traditions

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