遵照 zūnzhào in accordance with
in accordance with; to follow (the rules)
How to remember 遵照: 遵 to follow + 照 shine = in accordance with.
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How it is used
- 'In accordance with / to comply with (an order or instruction)' - 遵照指示办理 (zūnzhào zhǐshì bànlǐ) handle it per the instructions.
- Often prepositional: 遵照…执行 carry out according to. The object is typically a directive from authority (命令, 规定).
- More top-down than 遵循; 遵照 implies obeying a specific order handed to you.