verb HSK 5
Traditional 聽從
to obey · to comply with · to listen to and follow
Meaning
听从 means to obey or follow someone's instructions, advice, or orders. It combines the concepts of listening (听) and following (从), implying both hearing and acting upon what is heard. This word carries a sense of willing compliance rather than forced submission.
Usage
听从 is commonly used in formal contexts or when discussing hierarchical relationships like parent-child, teacher-student, or superior-subordinate. It's often followed by a person or authority figure. More formal than simply using 听 alone, but less forceful than 服从 (to submit/obey orders).
Examples
- 01你应该听从医生的建议，多休息。, .You should follow the doctor's advice and get more rest.
- 02士兵必须听从命令，不能擅自行动。, .Soldiers must obey orders and cannot act on their own initiative.
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Common collocations
- 听从建议to follow advice
- 听从指挥to obey commands
- 听从安排to comply with arrangements
- 听从劝告to heed advice/warnings
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 听 (listen) with 从 (follow), literally meaning to listen and then follow, which naturally evolved to mean obeying or complying with instructions.