Definition
遵守 means 'to abide by, comply with' rules, laws, or agreements. It is more formal and broader than 守 (shǒu), which is often used for keeping promises or guarding; and more general than 遵循 (zūnxún), which implies following a path or principle. 遵守 focuses on active compliance with explicit regulations.
verb
to comply withto abide byto observe (rules, laws, agreements)
Examples
- 遵守。Wǒmen bìxū zūn shǒu fǎlǜ.We must abide by the law.
- 遵守。Tā cónglái bù zūn shǒu jiāotōng guīzé.He never obeys traffic rules.
- 遵守。Gōngsī yāoqiú yuángōng zūn shǒu nèibù zhìdù.The company requires employees to comply with internal regulations.
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