tuân
Definition
- 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.)