Definition
遵 is a bound morpheme (不成词语素) that carries the meaning of 'to abide by, obey, observe'. It cannot stand alone as a word in Chinese; it appears only as the first element in formal compound verbs such as 遵守 (zūnshǒu, to abide by), 遵循 (zūnxún, to follow), and 遵照 (zūnzhào, to comply with).
b.f.
to abide byobeyobserve (used as a bound morpheme in formal compounds)
Examples
- 。Wǒmen dōu yào zūn shǒu fǎlǜ.We all must abide by the law.
- 。Zhège jìhuà bìxū zūn xún kēxué yuánzé.This plan must follow scientific principles.
- 。Qǐng yángé zūn zhào cāozuò shǒucè.Please strictly comply with the operation manual.
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