风土人情

fēng tǔ rén qíng

  • Meaning

    Literal

    风土: a catch-all phrase for customs, geography, objects, etc
    人情: people's customs

    Usage

    Refers to the customs and characteristics that are unique to a specific location

  • Connotation

    Neutral

  • Usage Examples

    导游向我们介绍了当地的风土人情 | Dǎoyóu xiàng wǒmen jiè shào le dàng dì de fēngtǔrénqíng
    The tour guide introduced us to the area's unique customs and characteristics
    [Source]

    爸爸向我绘声绘色地描述了新疆的风土人情 | Bàba xiàng wǒ huìshēnghuìsè de miáoshù le xīnjiāng de fēngtǔrénqíng
    My father vividly described to me the unique customs and characteristics of Xinjiang
    [Source]

  • Equivalents

    English

    None

    Chinese

    None

  • Entry Notes

    This is an HSK chengyu

  • Origin

    The novel《儿女英雄传》(Ér Nǚ Yīng Xióng Zhuàn), or "The Gallant Maid", by Qing Dynasty (清,1644 - 1911) writer 文康 (Wén Kāng)

  • Story

    This chengyu is from a line in the work listed in the "Origin" section above

  • Citations and Helpful Resources

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