Definition

1. Verb:
   • To obey; to comply with: To act in accordance with a command, rule, law, or instruction from an authority.
   • To follow; to adhere to: To act according to a principle, guideline, or established order.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Mọi người phải tuân luật pháp. (Everyone must obey the law.)
  • Chúng tôi tuân theo chỉ dẫn của bác sĩ. (We follow the doctor's instructions.)
  • Anh ấy luôn tuân thủ nội quy công ty. (He always complies with company regulations.)

Advanced Usage

• "tuân thủ": to adhere strictly to; to observe (rules, protocols).

  • Tuân thủ quy trình an toàn là rất quan trọng. (Adhering to safety procedures is very important.)

• "tuân lệnh": to obey an order.

  • Người lính tuân lệnh chỉ huy. (The soldier obeyed the commander's order.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tuân theo (v): to obey; to follow (often used with a direct object).

  • Chúng ta nên tuân theo truyền thống. (We should follow tradition.)

• Tuân phục (v): to submit to; to yield to authority.

  • Không ai muốn tuân phục kẻ bạo ngược. (No one wants to submit to a tyrant.)

Synonyms

• Obey: to carry out a command.
• Comply: to act in accordance with a wish or rule.
• Follow: to act according to guidance.
• Adhere to: to stick firmly to a rule or belief.

Related Idioms

• Tuân theo số đông: to follow the crowd; to conform to the majority.

  • Đôi khi anh ấy chỉ tuân theo số đông. (Sometimes he just follows the crowd.)

• Tuân thủ nghiêm ngặt: to strictly adhere to.

  • Dự án này yêu cầu tuân thủ nghiêm ngặt về thời gian. (This project requires strict adherence to the timeline.)