遵命

zūnmìng

verb #4,206

Meanings

1 to obey an order
2 yes sir
3 as you wish

Characters

to obey; to follow

Examples

HSK 1

好的，遵命。

Hǎode, zūnmìng.

Alright, as you wish.

HSK 4

遵命，长官！

Zūnmìng, zhǎngguān!

Yes sir, officer!

Tips

register

遵命 is formal and respectful, often used in military or service contexts. In everyday speech it can be used humorously to show exaggerated compliance.

Stroke Order

遵 zūn

命 mìng