习惯 (xí guàn): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 习惯 refers to a habit or custom that one has developed over time. It can also refer to the act of becoming accustomed to something. In daily conversation, it is commonly used to describe one’s personal habits or routines, such as eating habits, exercise habits, or sleeping habits. It can also be used in a broader sense to describe cultural customs or societal norms. For example, someone might say “我习惯了晚上十点睡觉” which means “I got accustomed to going to bed at 10 pm”.

Translation

Noun: habit, usual practice, custom
Verb: to be/get used to

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我已经养成了每天早上锻炼的习惯wǒ yǐjīng yǎngchéng le měitiān zǎoshang duànliàn de xíguànI have developed a habit of exercising every morning
他的抽烟习惯影响了他的健康tā de chōuyān xíguàn yǐngxiǎng le tā de jiànkāngHis smoking habit has affected his health
我们应该养成良好的读书习惯wǒmen yīnggāi yǎngchéng liánghǎo de dúshū xíguànWe should develop good reading habits
这个孩子有很好的饮食习惯zhège háizi yǒu hěn hǎo de yǐnshí xíguànThis child has good eating habits
他已经习惯了这种生活方式tā yǐjīng xíguàn le zhè zhǒng shēnghuó fāngshìHe has become accustomed to this way of life
我们需要改变不健康的生活习惯wǒmen xūyào gǎibiàn bù jiànkāng de shēnghuó xíguànWe need to change unhealthy lifestyle habits
这个地方的居民有睡午觉的习惯zhège dìfāng de jūmín yǒu shuì wǔjiào de xíguànThe residents of this place have a habit of taking afternoon naps

HSK

习惯 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 习惯 with Pinyin and English Translation