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    Expressing "to comply with" with 遵守 (zūnshǒu)

    Actions & Events
    Obligation & Necessity

    Structure

    Subject + 遵守 + Object (rules/requirements)

    Explanation

    The verb 遵守 (zūnshǒu) means "to comply with," "to abide by," or "to observe" rules, laws, or requirements. It is used when someone follows established regulations or obligations. For instance, one might 遵守 the requirements set by a court or the rules of an organization.

    Examples

    • 每个公民都应该遵守国家的法律。

      měi ge gōngmín dōu yīnggāi zūnshǒu guójiā de fǎlǜ.

      Every citizen should abide by the laws of the country.

    • 请遵守公司的安全规定，不要在办公室吸烟。

      qǐng zūnshǒu gōngsī de ānquán guīdìng, bú yào zài bàngōngshì xīyān.

      Please follow the company's safety regulations and do not smoke in the office.

    • 学生必须遵守学校的考试纪律。

      Xuéshēng bìxū zūnshǒu xuéxiào de kǎoshì jìlǜ.

      Students must follow the school's exam rules.

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