遵
守

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The character 遵 combines the "walk" radical (辶) with 尊 (zūn, meaning "respect" or "honorable"), creating the core idea of "following along a path" with a connotation of deference. The character 守 depicts a hand (寸) under a roof (宀), representing the act of "guarding", "keeping", or "maintaining". Therefore, the word 遵守 is formed by conceptually fusing these two ideas: one follows (遵) a prescribed path or order, and simultaneously guards or upholds (守) it, resulting in the comprehensive meaning of "to abide by" or "to comply with".

Example Sentences Hide

我们要遵守规则。

wǒ men yào zūn shǒu guī zé.

We must abide by the rules.

司机应该遵守交通法规。

sī jī yīng gāi zūn shǒu jiāo tōng fǎ guī.

Drivers should obey traffic laws.

在公共场所，每个人都必须遵守秩序。

zài gōng gòng chǎng suǒ, měi gè rén dōu bì xū zūn shǒu zhì xù.

In public places, everyone must maintain order.

为了安全，所有员工都必须严格遵守操作流程。

wèi le ān quán, suǒ yǒu yuán gōng dōu bì xū yán gé zūn shǒu cāo zuò liú chéng.

For safety, all employees must strictly comply with operating procedures.

国际社会呼吁各国遵守联合国宪章，以维护世界和平。

guó jì shè huì hū yù gè guó zūn shǒu lián hé guó xiàn zhāng, yǐ wéi hù shì jiè hé píng.

The international community calls on all countries to abide by the UN Charter to maintain world peace.

Word Definition - 遵守

zūn shǒu to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement)

Individual Character Details

遵 zūn
守 shǒu