遵 (zūn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 遵 (zūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 遵 (zūn) means "To follow; to obey.". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 15 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 遵 stroke by stroke?

遵 has 15 strokes. The radical is 辶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 遵 and 遘?

遵 (zūn) and 遘 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 遵?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 辶. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 遵?

Common words containing 遵 include: 遵守 (zūn shǒu) — To abide by; to comply with.; 遵循 (zūn xún) — To follow; to adhere to.; 遵照 (zūn zhào) — To act in accordance with; to obey..

How to Write 遵

The character 遵 (zūn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

遵 is pronounced zūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To follow; to obey..

As an HSK Level 5 character, 遵 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 遵

遵守 zūn shǒu

To abide by; to comply with.

遵循 zūn xún

To follow; to adhere to.

遵照 zūn zhào

To act in accordance with; to obey.

Example Sentences

我们要遵守交通规则。

wǒ men yào zūn shǒu jiāo tōng guī zé

We must obey traffic rules.

学习要遵循客观规律。

xué xí yào zūn xún kè guān guī lǜ

Learning must follow objective laws.

请遵照医生的嘱咐。

qǐng zūn zhào yī shēng de zhǔ fù

Please follow the doctor's instructions.

Similar Characters

遘 gòu

遛 liú

遢 tā

Practice Writing 遵 (zūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 遵

What does 遵 (zūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 遵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 遵 and 遘?

What mistakes do learners make writing 遵?

What common words use 遵?

How to Write 遵 (zūn)