偱 (xún) - To follow & to comply with

偱Tone 2

xún ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

偱 · xún

To follow;

to comply with;

to act in accordance with.

To followto comply withto act in accordance with.

Usage highlights

Follow rulesFollow the oldAct according toFollow the lawFollow orderFollow the path

Synonyms

  • 遵— to obey; to follow
  • 循— to follow; to comply
  • 依— according to; to rely on

Antonyms

  • 违— to violate; to disobey
  • 逆— to go against; to oppose

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Follow the rules (循规蹈矩).
  • Follow the old ways (循旧).
  • Act according to the law (依法循章).
  • Follow the natural order (循天理).

Collocations

  • Follow rules(循规)
  • Follow the old(循旧)
  • Act according to(循例)
  • Follow the law(循法)
  • Follow order(循序)
  • Follow the path(循途)

Idioms

  • Follow rules and tread the square(循规蹈矩)
  • Follow the cycle(循环往复)
  • Follow the proper sequence(循序渐进)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Embodies the Confucian value of adhering to established norms and rituals.
  • Reflects the philosophical concept of following the natural order or Dao.
  • Used in legal and administrative contexts to denote compliance with regulations.

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