zeon1 ceon4遵循

Jyutpingzeon1 ceon4

Yalejēun chèuhn

動詞Rare

Definition

To abide by, follow, or comply with rules and regulations.

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How it's used

Possesses a formal and serious tone that is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation. It is typically reserved for professional, legal, or academic contexts where strict adherence to rules or traditions is required. In most informal situations, native speakers prefer using 跟 or 聽從 instead.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋jat1一ding6定jiu3要zeon1遵ceon4循gung1公si1司ge3嘅sau2守zak1則。

We must abide by the company's rules.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪zeon1遵ceon4循gan2緊gau6舊go2嗰tou3套zou6做faat3法aa4呀？

Are you following the old way of doing things?

Common phrases

zeon1遵ceon4循jyun4原zak1則

to follow principles

zeon1遵ceon4循zi2指si6示

to follow instructions

Common mistake

Learners often use this word in daily life when talking about following simple instructions, which sounds overly stiff or unnatural. It is not appropriate for casual advice or directions.