zūn xúndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to follow / to abide by / to comply with
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Original source entry:

遵循 遵循 [zun1 xun2] /to follow; to abide by; to comply with/

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  • 遵
    zūn

    to observe / to obey / to follow / to comply with

  • 循
    xún

    (bound form) to follow / to act in accordance with

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