() - To follow & to comply with

Tone 2

rú | 8 strokes | radical: 亻

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To follow;

to comply with;

to accord with;

to be in accordance with.

(Archaic character)

To followto comply withto accord with

Usage highlights

Follow one's willComply with rulesObey ordersIn accordance with customFollow the lawAccord with reason

Synonyms

  • like; as; if
  • follow; comply with
  • obey; follow

Antonyms

  • violate; disobey
  • go against; disobey

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • To follow one's will (侞意).
  • In accordance with the rules (侞规).
  • To comply with the order (侞命).

Collocations

  • Follow one's will(侞意)
  • Comply with rules(侞规)
  • Obey orders(侞命)
  • In accordance with custom(侞俗)
  • Follow the law(侞法)
  • Accord with reason(侞理)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic character that appears in classical texts with the meaning of compliance and accordance.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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