Meaning
遵循 means to follow or comply with rules, principles, traditions, or established patterns. It implies careful adherence to something regarded as authoritative or proper, often used in formal or written contexts when discussing laws, regulations, protocols, or traditional practices.
Usage
遵循 is more formal than 跟随 (follow physically) or 听从 (obey orders). It's commonly used in official documents, academic writing, and formal speech when discussing adherence to principles, laws, or established procedures. Native speakers often pair it with abstract nouns like 原则 (principles), 规律 (laws/patterns), or 传统 (traditions).
Examples
- 01我们必须遵循公司的规章制度。.We must comply with the company's rules and regulations.
- 02科学研究应该遵循客观规律。.Scientific research should follow objective laws.
Characters
Common collocations
- 遵循原则to follow principles
- 遵循规律to follow laws/patterns
- 遵循传统to follow tradition
- 严格遵循to strictly follow
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to following and obeying. 遵 originally depicted walking along a path, suggesting obedience. 循 combines the walking radical with a phonetic component, meaning to follow a course or pattern. Together they emphasize careful, deliberate adherence.