听从

聽從

tīngcóng

verb HSK 7-9 #6,902

Meanings

1 to obey
2 to heed
3 to comply with

Characters

to follow; to comply

Examples

孩子应该听从父母的建议。

Háizi yīnggāi tīngcóng fùmǔ de jiànyì.

Children should heed their parents' advice.

士兵必须听从命令。

Shìbīng bìxū tīngcóng mìnglìng.

Soldiers must obey orders.

Tips

usage

听从 implies willing compliance. Compare with 服从 (submit/obey), which can imply obedience under authority or pressure.

Stroke Order

听 tīng

从 cóng