陈锡襄在民俗学之外建构风俗学设想并没有得到更多的学人注意

English translation: 民俗 - culture/tradition; 风俗 - custom/lore

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Chinese term or phrase:陈锡襄在民俗学之外建构风俗学设想并没有得到更多的学人注意
English translation:民俗 - culture/tradition; 风俗 - custom/lore
Entered by: Michael Lai

16:58 May 10, 2010
Chinese to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Folklore
Chinese term or phrase: 陈锡襄在民俗学之外建构风俗学设想并没有得到更多的学人注意
Does anyone knows the difference between 民俗学 and 风俗学? They are usually both translated with "folklore".
Francesca Cassini
Italy
Local time: 16:47
民俗 - culture/tradition; 风俗 - custom/lore
Explanation:
The general usage and nuance between the two terms might be a bit subjective, but in my experience you would probably use the former when referring to something that is more general and encompasses more people, whereas I would use the latter for something that is more location or specific.
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Michael Lai
Local time: 01:47
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Thanks a lot, this is a good hint!
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3民俗 - culture/tradition; 风俗 - custom/lore
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民俗 - culture/tradition; 风俗 - custom/lore


Explanation:
The general usage and nuance between the two terms might be a bit subjective, but in my experience you would probably use the former when referring to something that is more general and encompasses more people, whereas I would use the latter for something that is more location or specific.

Example sentence(s):
  • 国家民俗; 当地风俗
Michael Lai
Local time: 01:47
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Thanks a lot, this is a good hint!
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