遵命 (zūn mìng) — to obey orders; to comply with a command (polite/formal)
Definition
A very formal, archaic way to say 'I obey / at your command,' used mostly in wuxia or historical contexts by subordinates answering a superior. It is far more literary than everyday 听/听话.
verb
to obey ordersto comply with a command (polite/formal)
Examples
- ，遵命。Qǐng fàng xīn, wǒ yí dìng zūn mìng.Rest assured, I will obey your command.
- 。Tā yǐ jīng zūn le nǐ de mìng.He has already obeyed your order.
- 遵命，。Shǔ xià zūn mìng, lì kè qù bàn.Your subordinate obeys — I'll handle it immediately.
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