Definition
听从 means 'to comply with / follow' advice, orders, or instructions — it emphasizes acting on what you hear. It is stronger than 听 (to listen) and more specific than 顺从 (to submit), which implies yielding to authority or circumstances. 倾听 and 聆听 focus on attentive listening, not necessarily obeying.
verb
to comply withto follow (advice, orders, instructions)
Examples
- 听从。Nǐ bìxū tīng cóng shàngjí de mìnglìng.You must follow the orders of your superiors.
- 听从。Tā juédìng tīng cóng fùmǔ de quàngào.She decided to heed her parents' advice.
- 听从。Jǐngchá yāoqiú suǒyǒu rén tīng cóng zhǐhuī.The police demanded that everyone follow the instructions.
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