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

遵命，长官！

Zūnmìng, zhǎngguān!

Yes sir, officer!

好的，遵命。

Hǎo de, zūnmìng.

Alright, as you wish.

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