遀 (suí) - To follow along & to comply with

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suí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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遀 · suí

To follow along;

to comply with;

to go along with (archaic/obsolete character, rarely used in modern Chinese).

To follow alongto comply withto go along with (archaic/obsolete character, rarely used

Usage highlights

Follow alongComply withGo along the pathFollow ordersAccompany along

Synonyms

  • 随— to follow; to comply with (modern equivalent)
  • 从— to follow; to obey
  • 顺— to comply; to go along with

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions following along the path (遀道).
  • In classical literature, it means to comply with orders (遀命).
  • The character appears in some historical documents meaning to go along with (遀从).

Collocations

  • Follow along(遀行)
  • Comply with(遀从)
  • Go along the path(遀道)
  • Follow orders(遀命)
  • Accompany along(遀伴)

Idioms

  • Following along without resistance(遀顺不逆)
  • Going along with the current(遀流而下)
  • Complying with circumstances(遀势而为)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and rarely appears in modern Chinese usage.
  • It was used in classical texts with meanings similar to modern 随 (suí).
  • The character demonstrates the evolution of Chinese script where some variants fell out of common use.

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