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传统 (Chuántǒng) - traditional in AP Chinese Language and Culture

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Chuántǒng refers to the customs, beliefs, practices, and values that have been passed down from generation to generation. It represents the long-standing cultural heritage of a society.

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Topic 4.4: Societal Impacts of Science and Technology | 科技对社会的影响 | 科技對社會的影響

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