folk
/fəʊk/ · /foʊk/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3683 in the learning path
人们
Definitions
n. People, especially those belonging to a particular group.
人们
adj. Connected with the traditional culture of ordinary people.
民间的；传统的
n. Music rooted in the traditions of a community.
民间音乐；民谣
Example
Local folk gather here to chat every evening.
当地人每晚都聚在这里聊天。
Traditional folk music can help younger generations understand the cultural heritage of their communities.
传统民间音乐能帮助年轻一代理解自己社区的文化遗产。
Collocations
- local folk
- folk music
- folk tale
- folk dance
Word family
- folklore (n.)
Synonyms
- people
Usage tip
指人们时用复数动词；my folks口语指父母。
FAQ
- What does folk mean?
- People, especially those belonging to a particular group. Connected with the traditional culture of ordinary people. Music rooted in the traditions of a community.
- How is folk pronounced?
- UK /fəʊk/, US /foʊk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
