移风易俗

移风易俗 [yí fēng yì sú]

1. ■ change existing [prevailing] habits and customs; alter old customs and habits; break with old customs; bring about a change in morals and moves; change the manners and customs; free from old customs and habits; gradually change the customs of people; influence morals; improve the customs of a place; reform the society; revolutionize old customs and practices and build up new ones; transform established traditions and practices; transform social traditions; transformation of customs and usages