跟随 (gēn suí) — to follow (in a sustained or formal sense)

Definition

跟随 means to follow someone in a sustained way, often in service or allegiance (e.g. following a leader or path). Lighter than 追随 ('devotedly follow as a disciple or pursuer'); broader than 跟踪 ('tail, shadow').

verb
to follow (in a sustained or formal sense)

Examples

  • 跟随
    Tā yì zhí gēn suí lǎo shī de jiǎo bù xué xí.
    He has always followed in the teacher's footsteps in his studies.
  • 跟随
    Zhè ge biàn huà zhí dé gēn suí.
    This change is worth following.
  • 跟随
    Wǒ men gēn suí duì wu màn màn qián jìn.
    We slowly moved forward following the team.

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