Basic Meaning
v
Often used in contexts like following a leader, group, or moving with a crowd.
to follow; to accompany.
跟着。
Words:
尾随追随跟随随军随从
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 他决定追随这位著名的导师学习。He decided to follow this famous mentor to study.
- 小狗总是紧紧地跟随在主人身后。The puppy always closely follows behind its owner.
v
Can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation of passive compliance, as in 随声附和.
to follow along with; to comply with (a trend, sound, current, etc.).
依着;顺着。
Words:
随风转舵随声附和随波逐流随顺
Synonyms:
依顺
Sentences:
- 他不想随波逐流,而是坚持自己的想法。He doesn't want to just follow the trend (go with the flow); he sticks to his own ideas.
- 旗帜随风飘动。The flag fluttered following the wind.
prep
Often used with verbs like 关, 带, or 拿 to indicate an incidental action.
along with; in the course of (doing something else); conveniently.
顺便,就着。
Words:
随手
Sentences:
- 出门时,请随手关门。When leaving, please close the door along with your hand (conveniently/as you go).
v
This sense typically requires a noun object (e.g., 心, 意) and is often used in structures like "随... + verb phrase" expressing freedom of choice.
to let; to allow; (for something to be) however/as (someone wishes).
任凭(必带名词宾语。多用于无主句,后边多用动词性语句)。
Words:
Sentences:
- 颜色请随你喜欢来选择。Please choose the color however you like.
- 时间很充裕,你随自己的心意安排吧。Time is plentiful, arrange it as your heart wishes.
adv
Forms a fixed pattern: 随V1随V2, meaning "do V2 as soon as V1 happens" (e.g., 随叫随到).
(used as an adverb before two verbs/verbal phrases) indicating the second action follows immediately after the first.
分别用在两个动词或动词性词组前面,表示后一动作紧接前一动作。
Words:
随叫随到
Sentences:
- 我们的维修服务是随叫随到的。Our repair service arrives as soon as it is called.
- 这个软件支持随拍随分享的功能。This software has a feature that allows you to share immediately as you take a photo.
v
Usually refers to following established practices, rules, or someone else's lead.
to follow (an example, rule, or precedent).
照着办。
Words:
萧规曹随客随主便
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 在新公司,他决定客随主便,遵守当地的惯例。At the new company, he decided to follow the host's convenience (adapt to local customs).
prep
Used to introduce the condition or basis on which an action is performed, as in 随机应变.
depending on; in accordance with; according to (a condition).
引进动作行为所依赖的条件。
Words:
随机应变
Sentences:
- 价格会随市场供需情况而变化。Prices will change depending on market supply and demand.
- 旅行计划可以随天气调整。The travel plan can be adjusted according to the weather.
Writing & Component
Radical阝
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Stroke Count11
Strokes㇌丨一丿丨𠃌一一丶㇋㇏
