遵 (zūn) - To follow & to obey

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zūn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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遵 · zūn

To follow;

to obey;

to abide by;

to comply with;

to adhere to rules or principles.

To followto obeyto abide by

Usage highlights

To comply withTo follow instructionsTo abide by the lawTo adhere to principlesTo follow the exampleTo obey an order

Synonyms

  • 从— to follow; to obey
  • 顺— to comply with; to go along with
  • 依— to rely on; to comply with

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please follow the traffic rules (遵守交通规则).
  • We must abide by the law (遵纪守法).
  • The company complies with international standards (遵循国际标准).
  • He follows his teacher's instructions (遵从老师的教导).

Collocations

  • To comply with(遵守)
  • To follow instructions(遵命)
  • To abide by the law(遵纪守法)
  • To adhere to principles(遵循原则)
  • To follow the example(遵行)
  • To obey an order(遵从)

Idioms

  • To follow the old ways(遵而不失)
  • To obey orders and prohibitions(遵而勿失)
  • To follow the established path(遵道秉义)
  • To comply with regulations and laws(遵章守纪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects Confucian values of respect for authority, rules, and social order.
  • Emphasizes the importance of following established norms and traditions in Chinese society.
  • Often used in formal contexts related to laws, regulations, and moral principles.

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