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

HSK 3

孩子应该听从父母的建议。

Háizi yīnggāi tīngcóng fùmǔ de jiànyì.

Children should heed their parents' advice.

HSK 5

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