遵守 (zūn shǒu) — to comply with, to abide by, to observe (rules, laws, agreements)
Definition
遵守 means to follow and obey established rules, laws, or agreements. 守 is the same idea used inside compounds (like 守法), while 遵循 and 遵照 are more formal and written.
verb
to comply withto abide byto observe (rules, laws, agreements)
Examples
- 遵守。Wǒ men bì xū zūn shǒu fǎ lǜ.We must abide by the law.
- 遵守。Tā cóng lái bù zūn shǒu jiāo tōng guī zé.He never obeys traffic rules.
- 遵守。Gōng sī yāo qiú yuán gōng zūn shǒu nèi bù zhì dù.The company requires employees to comply with internal regulations.
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