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顺从 (shùn cóng): obedient; to comply; to submit; to defer

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
obedient; to comply; to submit; to defer
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • obedient
  • to comply
  • to submit
  • to defer

Chinese explanation

  • 指听从别人的安排或要求,不反抗、不违背。常用来形容一个人性格温顺,愿意依照他人的意见或命令行事,即使自己可能有不同想法,也会选择接受和服从。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

to obey

HSK 2

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Example sentences

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She was very obedient to her parents from a young age and never went against their wishes.

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This dog is very obedient; when the owner tells it to sit, it sits.

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In the military, soldiers must obey the orders of their superiors.

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He appears obedient on the surface, but in his heart he actually disagrees.

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The children obediently lined up, waiting for the teacher to take them to the playground.

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