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    Referring to an attendant with 随从 (suícóng)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    随从 (suícóng) is a noun meaning "attendant," "entourage member," or "follower." It refers to someone who accompanies and serves a person of higher status, and is commonly encountered in historical or formal contexts.

    Examples

    • 皇帝身边总是跟着好几个随从。

      Huángdì shēnbiān zǒngshì gēn zhe hǎo jǐ gè suícóng.

      The emperor was always accompanied by several attendants.

    • 那个官员带着两个随从出门了。

      Nàge guānyuán dài zhe liǎng gè suícóng chūmén le.

      That official went out with two attendants.

    • 古代的将军出行都有随从陪伴。

      Gǔdài de jiāngjūn chūxíng dōu yǒu suícóng péibàn.

      In ancient times, generals always had attendants accompanying them when they traveled.

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