Chinese idioms

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

入乡随俗

(rùxiānɡ suísú )


A: I heard that you are going on a vacation to Thailand.

听说你要去泰国旅游了。

(tīnɡshuō nǐ yào qù tàiɡuó lǚyóu le.)


B: Yes, we are leaving next week.

恩,是啊,下周就出发了。

(ēn, shìa, xiàzhōu jiù chūfā le .)


A: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When you arrive, please respect their customs.

入乡随俗,你到那边之后,要尊重对方的风俗。

(rùxiānɡ suísú, nǐ dào nàbiān zhīhòu, yào zūnzhònɡ duìfānɡ de fēnɡsú . )


B: Don't worry. I have done enough homework.

放心吧,我已经做了功课。

(fànɡxīn ba,wǒ yǐjīnɡ zuòle ɡōnɡkè .)