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(xí guàn) - habit, to be used to in Mandarin

guàn

Traditional: 習慣

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Translation

habit, to be used to

Word origin

A compound of 习 (xí, to practise repeatedly) and 惯 (guàn, accustomed), together meaning a settled habit. The simplified 习 and 惯 derive from 習 and 慣, and 惯 carries the heart radical 忄.

Origin
compound
Root
习 (xí, to practise) + 惯 (guàn, accustomed)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 习

Stroke order for 惯

Examples

Rising early is a good habit.

I have got used to life here.

He has a habit of drinking tea.

Bad habits are hard to break.

You will gradually get used to it.

习惯 (xí guàn) means a habit, and as a verb to be used to. It is used for routines and for becoming accustomed to something.

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This word is part of lesson 28.