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convention

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

guan4li4 • guànlì

Meaning


Primary

convention

Alternatives

usual practice

Mnemonic


A 惯例 convention is formed by an 例 example being set that we slowly become 惯 accustomed to always following.

Usage


这 是 我们 家 的 惯例。

This is a convention in our family.

公司 的 惯例 是 每周 开 一次 会。

It is the company's convention to hold a meeting once a week.

按照 惯例, 主人 会 先 向 客人 敬酒。

By convention, the host offers a toast to the guests first.