làm theo

Anh ấy làm theo hướng dẫn trong sách để lắp ráp mô hình.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To follow: To act in accordance with a specific model, instruction, principle, or example. It implies adhering to guidance or copying a demonstrated method.
   • To obey: To comply with an order, rule, or directive from an authority.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Bạn nên làm theo hướng dẫn. (You should follow the instructions.)
  • Cả nhóm làm theo quyết định của trưởng nhóm. (The whole group followed the team leader's decision.)
  • Trẻ em được dạy phải làm theo lời cha mẹ. (Children are taught to obey their parents.)

Advanced Usage

• "làm theo ý mình": to follow one's own mind/will; to do as one pleases.
  • Anh ấy luôn làm theo ý mình. (He always does as he pleases.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tuân theo (v): to comply with, to adhere to (often for formal rules or laws). It emphasizes strict conformity.
  • Mọi người phải tuân theo luật giao thông. (Everyone must comply with traffic laws.)

Synonyms

• Follow: to act according to guidance or an example.
• Obey: to carry out a command or instruction.
• Comply: to act in accordance with a wish, rule, or request.

Related Idioms

• Làm theo số đông: to follow the crowd; to conform to the majority.
  • Đừng chỉ làm theo số đông mà hãy suy nghĩ độc lập. (Don't just follow the crowd; think independently.)