顺服 (shùn fú) — to submit to, to obey (often willingly or respectfully)

Definition

顺服 (shùnfú) means to submit or yield willingly, often with a sense of respect or reverence — stronger and more willing than plain 服从, which is neutral obedience.

verb
to submit toto obey (often willingly or respectfully)

Examples

  • 顺服
    Tā xuǎn zé shùn fú zhēn lǐ, ér bú shì zì jǐ de yù wàng.
    He chooses to submit to the truth, rather than his own desires.
  • 顺服
    Zài jūn duì lǐ, shì bīng bì xū shùn fú shàng jí de mìng lìng.
    In the military, soldiers must submit to their superiors' orders.
  • 顺服
    Jiào tú men qián chéng de shùn fú shén de zhǐ yì.
    The believers piously submit to God's will.

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