到哪儿都要入乡随俗。
Wherever you go, follow local customs.
Daily Chengyu
入乡随俗
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Literal Meaning: Enter the village, follow local customs.
入enter
乡village
随follow
俗customs
Today's Situation
You learn to use chopsticks properly before dining with Chinese colleagues.
Perfect Chengyu: 入乡随俗
Actual Meaning
Adapt to local culture and norms when visiting or living somewhere new. Practical for travel and expat life.
Emotional tonePractical, respectful
Usage feelNeutral in tone
FormalityNeutral
English Equivalent
- When in Rome...
- Follow local customs.
- Adapt to the culture.
English equivalents capture the general idea, but they may not fit every context exactly.
Modern Usage Example
In China, 入乡随俗 — try greeting people the way locals do.
Chinese Example Sentences
入乡随俗，你会更受欢迎。
Adapt locally and you'll be more welcome.
Origin Story
Travelers were advised to respect local customs rather than insist on home habits — essential for harmony.
When Natives Use It
Good fit
- Travel
- Expat life
- Business abroad
- Cultural exchange
Avoid
Positive and respectful. Great for language learners.
- Common in speech
- Common in writing
- Sounds natural today
- Possible but uncommon in casual chat
- More common in writing or commentary
- Use with care — can sound critical
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