奉行

fèngxíng
verb #27,380

Meanings

  1. 1 to pursue (a policy)
  2. 2 to follow (a principle)
  3. 3 to uphold
  4. 4 to carry out dutifully

Examples

HSK 4
Tā shǐzhōng fèngxíng chéngshí shǒuxìn de yuánzé.
He has always upheld the principle of honesty and trustworthiness.
HSK 7-9
Gāiguó chángqī fèngxíng hépíng zhōnglì zhèngcè.
The country has long pursued a policy of peaceful neutrality.

Tips

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奉行 is a formal term, commonly found in official documents, policy statements, and writing. In casual speech, 遵循 or 坚持 are more natural alternatives.

Stroke Order

fèng
xíng