"unwritten" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 未成文的
• 没有写下的

Definition

沒有被寫下來或正式記錄的東西，通常用來形容大家仍然遵守的規則、法律或協議。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常和'law'（法律）、'rule'（規則）或'agreement'（協議）連用，如 'unwritten rule'。用來描述大家默認遵循但沒正式規定的行為。語氣偏正式但在口語裡也常見。

Examples

It's an unwritten rule to say thank you when someone helps you.

当别人帮你时说谢谢是一条**未成文的**规则。

The unwritten agreement between neighbors is to keep the noise down at night.

邻居之间有一个**未成文的**约定，就是晚上保持安静。

Many cultures have unwritten customs.

许多文化有**未成文的**习俗。

There’s an unwritten rule at work: never touch someone else’s coffee mug.

公司里有条**未成文的**规定：千万别碰别人的咖啡杯。

In our family, it’s kind of an unwritten thing that we eat dinner together.

在我们家，大家一起吃晚饭算是一种**未成文的**习惯。

Breaking an unwritten rule can be more awkward than breaking a real one.

违反一条**未成文的**规定有时比违反明文规定更尴尬。