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免俗
miǎnsú
Description
"免俗"的意思是不跟着大家做一样的俗气事情。
"免俗" means not doing the same vulgar things as everyone else.
这个词常常说成"不能免俗",意思是还是跟着大家一起做了。
This word is often said as "不能免俗", meaning still following what everyone else does.
Meanings
免俗miǎnsú
to avoid following common custom or convention
过年时大家都送礼，我也不能免俗。
Everyone gives gifts during the New Year, so I can't be an exception.
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Notes
- Etymology
免 (avoid) + 俗 (common custom), literally "to avoid the common".
- Nuance
most often in the set phrase 不能免俗, admitting one goes along with custom anyway.
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