循 (xún) - To follow & to abide by

循Tone 2

xún ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

循 · xún

To follow;

to abide by;

to adhere to;

to circulate;

to go along.

To followto abide byto adhere to

Usage highlights

Follow rulesFollow orderCycleFollow the old waysFollow the lawFollow the path

Synonyms

  • 遵— to obey; to follow
  • 从— to follow; to comply
  • 随— to follow; to accompany

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Follow the rules (循规蹈矩).
  • Follow the natural order (循序渐进).
  • Cycle endlessly (循环往复).
  • Act according to circumstances (因循守旧).

Collocations

  • Follow rules(循规蹈矩)
  • Follow order(循例)
  • Cycle(循环)
  • Follow the old ways(因循)
  • Follow the law(循法)
  • Follow the path(循路)

Idioms

  • Follow rules and tread the square(循规蹈矩)
  • Follow in proper sequence(循序渐进)
  • Follow the cycle endlessly(循环往复)
  • Stick to the old ways(因循守旧)
  • Follow the traces to find the source(循迹溯源)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Embodies Confucian values of following established rules, rituals, and moral principles.
  • In Daoist thought, it can mean following the natural way or order of the universe.
  • The character appears in many classical texts emphasizing proper conduct and orderly progression.

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