Stroke order for 随

suí
HSK 2HSK 2 (Write)Very Common

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:
  1. ()(juè)(dìng)(zhuī)(suí)(zhè)(wèi)(zhù)(míng)(de)(dǎo)(shī)(xué)()
    He decided to follow this famous mentor to study.
  2. (xiǎo)(gǒu)(zǒng)(shì)(jǐn)(jǐn)(de)(gēn)(suí)(zài)(zhǔ)(rén)(shēn)(hòu)
    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:
Sentences:
  1. ()()(xiǎng)(suí)()(zhú)(liú)(ér)(shì)(jiān)(chí)()()(de)(xiǎng)()
    He doesn't want to just follow the trend (go with the flow); he sticks to his own ideas.
  2. ()(zhì)(suí)(fēng)(piāo)(dòng)
    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:
  1. (chū)(mén)(shí)(qǐng)(suí)(shǒu)(guān)(mén)
    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:
随心所欲随便随意
Sentences:
  1. (yán)()(qǐng)(suí)()()(huān)(lái)(xuǎn)()
    Please choose the color however you like.
  2. (shí)(jiān)(hěn)(chōng)()()(suí)()()(de)(xīn)()(ān)(pái)(ba)
    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:
  1. ()(mén)(de)(wéi)(xiū)()()(shì)(suí)(jiào)(suí)(dào)(de)
    Our repair service arrives as soon as it is called.
  2. (zhè)(ge)(ruǎn)(jiàn)(zhī)(chí)(suí)(pāi)(suí)(fēn)(xiǎng)(de)(gòng)(néng)
    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:
  1. (zài)(xīn)(gōng)()()(juè)(dìng)()(suí)(zhǔ)便(biàn)(zūn)(shóu)(dāng)()(de)(guàn)()
    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:
  1. (jià)()(huì)(suí)(shì)(chǎng)(gōng)()(qíng)(kuàng)(ér)(biàn)(huà)
    Prices will change depending on market supply and demand.
  2. ()(xíng)()(huá)()()(suí)(tiān)()(tiáo)(zhěng)
    The travel plan can be adjusted according to the weather.

Writing & Component

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