习惯

Mandarin

simpl.		习惯
trad.		習慣

Pronunciation

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• IPA: [ ɕi˧˥kuan˥˩ ]

Noun

习惯 (simplified, Pinyin xíguàn, traditional 習慣)

1. (Beginning Mandarin) custom; habit

Verb

习惯 (simplified, Pinyin xíguàn, traditional 習慣)

1. (Beginning Mandarin) to be accustomed to; to be in the habit of

   我能习惯这样的生活。

   I could get used to this kind of life.

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Min Nan

simpl.		习惯
trad.		習慣

Pronunciation

• IPA: [ ɕɪp˩˩kuan˨˩ ]

Noun

习惯 (simplified, POJ si̍p-kòan, traditional 習慣)

1. custom; habit

Usage notes

• Unlike Mandarin, 习惯 is rarely used as a verb.

Related terms

• 惯势 (kòan-sì) to be accustomed to; to be in the habit of