随从 (suí cóng) — to accompany (a superior); to attend
Definition
随从 is a formal verb meaning to attend or accompany a superior (a boss, emperor, VIP) — implies a position of subordination, not equals traveling together. As a noun it refers to the attendants/entourage themselves.
verb
to accompany (a superior)to attend
Examples
- 随从。Tā zuò wéi zhù shǒu suí cóng lǎo bǎn cān jiā huì yì.He accompanied the boss to the meeting as an assistant.
- 随从。Zhè wèi mì shū jīng cháng suí cóng zǒng jīng lǐ chū chāi.This secretary often accompanies the general manager on business trips.
- ，随从。Zài gǔ dài, dà chén men huì suí cóng huáng dì chū xún.In ancient times, ministers would accompany the emperor on tours.
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