seon6 cung4順從顺从
Jyutpingseon6 cung4
Yaleseuhn chùhng
Definition
To obey; to comply with or yield to instructions from a superior.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly formal tone compared to everyday verbs like 聽話. It often implies a sense of yielding or conforming to someone else's will or authority rather than just simple compliance. Use this when describing a personality trait or a deliberate choice to defer to another person.
Examples
Why do you have to be so submissive to him?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday requests between friends, as it sounds overly serious or literary. For simple obedience, 聽話 is much more natural and common in daily speech.
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Grammar guides
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