听从 (tīng cóng) — to comply with; to follow (advice, orders, instructions)
Definition
听从 pairs 听 with 从 (obey): 'to comply with / follow' orders, advice, or instructions. Synonym 顺从 stresses passive submission; 听从 implies active acceptance of guidance.
verb
to comply withto follow (advice, orders, instructions)
Examples
- 听从。Nǐ bì xū tīng cóng shàng jí de mìng lìng.You must follow the orders of your superiors.
- 听从。Tā jué dìng tīng cóng fù mǔ de quàn gào.She decided to heed her parents' advice.
- 听从。Jǐng chá yāo qiú suǒ yǒu rén tīng cóng zhǐ huī.The police demanded that everyone follow the instructions.
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