old customs; traditional practices
Refers to customs or practices from the past, often with a slightly formal or historical tone. Not an everyday word; more common in written or academic contexts.
Old customs still remain in this village.
Studying old customs is important for understanding history.
Compound of 旧 (old, former) and 俗 (customs, manners). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is conventionally associated with outdated or traditional practices.