zūn shǒudictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to comply with / to abide by / to respect (an agreement)
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Original source entry:

遵守 遵守 [zun1 shou3] /to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement)/

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  • 遵
    zūn

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

  • 守
    shǒu

    to guard / to defend / to keep watch / to abide by the law / to observe (rules or ritual) / nearby / adjoining

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