Definition
遵循 (zūnxún) means 'to follow, abide by' and is used for abstract principles, rules, or paths — it's more formal and literary than 遵守 (zūnshǒu), which is the everyday word for obeying rules/laws. 遵照 (zūnzhào) is similar but emphasizes acting according to specific instructions or orders.
verb
to followto abide byto comply with
Examples
- 遵循。Wǒmen yīngdāng yán gé zūn xún jiāotōng guīzé.We should strictly follow traffic rules.
- 遵循。Qǐyè bìxū zūn xún guójiā de fǎlǜ fǎguī.Companies must abide by national laws and regulations.
- 遵循。Tā yìzhí zūn xún zìjǐ de yuánzé shēnghuó.She has always lived according to her own principles.
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