顺应 (shùn yìng) — to adapt to; to conform to

Definition

顺应 is a formal verb meaning to adapt to or go along with something (trends, laws, majority views). It emphasizes yielding to an external force rather than matching a standard like 符合, or obeying authority like 服从.

verb
to adapt toto conform to

Examples

  • 顺应
    Qǐ yè bì xū shùn yìng shì chǎng de biàn huà.
    Companies must adapt to changes in the market.
  • 顺应
    Wǒ men yīng gāi shùn yìng zì rán guī lǜ.
    We should conform to the laws of nature.
  • 顺应
    Zhè ge fāng àn shùn yìng le dà duō shù rén de yì jiàn.
    This plan aligns with the opinions of the majority.

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