服从 (fú cóng) — to obey, to comply (with orders, rules, or authority)
Definition
服从 means to submit to and carry out an order or rule — stronger and more formal than 顺从 (passive acceptance) and 照办 (just doing as told). Often used with authority: 命令, 指示, 规定.
verb
to obeyto comply (with orders, rules, or authority)
Examples
- 服从。Tā bì xū fú cóng shàng jí de zhǐ shì.He must obey the instructions from his superiors.
- 服从。Suǒ yǒu yuán gōng dōu yào fú cóng gōng sī guī dìng.All employees must comply with company regulations.
- 服从。Shì bīng bì xū fú cóng mìng lìng.Soldiers must obey orders.
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