Chinese
tīngcóng
Meaning: to obey; to listen to; to follow (advice)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

聽從
聽
從
听从
听
从

Example sentences

You should listen to your parents' advice.
我們應該尊敬師長,聽從他們的教誨。
我们应该尊敬师长,听从他们的教诲。
We should respect our teachers and elders and follow their teachings.
士兵們聽從指揮官的口令,完成了每天的訓練任務。
士兵们听从指挥官的口令,完成了每天的训练任务。
The soldiers followed the commander's commands and completed the daily training tasks.

Usage Notes

Implies accepting and acting in accordance with someone's advice, orders, or wishes.

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