🇬🇧🇨🇳 norm - 规范 : English Lesson

Meaning of "norm" ("规范"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A norm is the way people usually do something and think is correct or normal. It’s like an invisible rule most people follow without thinking about it. For example, saying “please” and “thank you” is a norm, brushing your teeth every day is a norm, and wearing clothes when you go outside is definitely a norm. Not every single person has to do it, but if most people in a group or place do it and expect others to do it too, that way of acting is called a norm.

Among my friends, the norm is to say “I’m not scared” right before we all scream at a tiny spider.

At my cousin’s house, the norm is wearing pajamas until someone important knocks on the door.

At Grandma’s house, the norm is three hugs before you’re allowed to leave the driveway.

In our class, it’s a norm to raise your hand, not your foot, when you want to talk.

In ancient Rome, using a communal sponge on a stick in public bathrooms was a norm, proving that not every old norm deserves a comeback.

At school the norm was to line up and wait quietly. Today Tom clapped. The norm felt wrong. The teacher looked surprised, then smiled when kids clapped too. The norm changed. After class Tom said, "This new norm makes us happy." Everyone laughed and kept the new norm. It was a bright morning.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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