tuân hành
Definition
- Verb:
- To obey, to comply: To act in accordance with an order, rule, or instruction from a higher authority. It implies a formal or dutiful adherence to commands or regulations.
- To follow, to execute: To carry out a directive or command as required.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Mọi người phải tuân hành luật pháp. (Everyone must obey the law.)
- Binh lính tuân hành mệnh lệnh của chỉ huy. (The soldiers complied with the commander's order.)
- Công ty tuân hành các quy định mới. (The company follows the new regulations.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "tuân hành" often carries a formal, official, or hierarchical connotation. It is typically used in contexts involving laws, military orders, official directives, or strict organizational rules. It is less common in casual, everyday instructions.
Variants and Related Words
- Tuân theo (v): to obey, to adhere to. This is a more general and commonly used synonym.
- Chúng tôi tuân theo hướng dẫn. (We follow the instructions.)
- Tuân thủ (v): to comply with, to observe (often used for rules, agreements, or protocols).
- Tuân thủ quy tắc an toàn là rất quan trọng. (Complying with safety rules is very important.)
Synonyms
- Obey: to act according to a command.
- Comply: to act in accordance with a wish, rule, or request.
- Follow: to act according to an instruction or guideline.
- Execute: to carry out a plan or order.
Related Phrases
- Tuân hành mệnh lệnh: to obey an order/command.
- Việc tuân hành mệnh lệnh là nghĩa vụ. (Obeying orders is an obligation.)
- Tuân hành pháp luật: to obey the law.
- Tuân hành pháp luật là trách nhiệm của mỗi công dân. (Complying with the law is the responsibility of every citizen.)