遵守 zūnshǒu to comply with
to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement)
How to remember 遵守: 遵 to follow + 守 to defend = to comply with.
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How it is used
- To abide by rules/laws/agreements - 遵守规则 (zūnshǒu guīzé) follow the rules; 遵守纪律 (zūnshǒu jìlǜ) observe discipline; 遵守诺言 (zūnshǒu nuòyán) keep a promise.
- Object is always something binding (law, rule, contract, order). The opposite is 违反 (wéifǎn) - 违反规定 (wéifǎn guīdìng) break the rules.
Example sentences
- 你必须遵守法律。 Nǐ bìxū zūnshǒu fǎlǜ.You have to obey the law.
- 你必须遵守规则。 Nǐ bìxū zūnshǒuguīzé.You have to follow the rules.
- 我们必须遵守法律。 Wǒmen bìxū zūnshǒu fǎlǜ.We must obey the law.