尾随 (wěi suí) — to follow closely, to tail (someone or something)
Definition
尾随 means to follow closely behind someone, usually without their knowledge or with intent to watch/track them (often in detective, surveillance, or unwanted-stalking contexts). It is more deliberate and covert than simply 跟着.
verb
to follow closelyto tail (someone or something)
Examples
- 尾随。Jǐng chá wěi suí nà liàng chē.The police tailed that car.
- 尾随。Xiǎo gǒu wěi suí zhe zhǔ rén.The puppy followed its owner.
- 尾随。Bú yào wěi suí bié rén.Don't follow others.
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