从命
cóng
mìng

Definitions

  1. 1. to obey an order
  2. 2. to comply
  3. 3. to do sb's bidding
  4. 4. to do as requested

Components

  • 从 Cóng – surname Cong
  • 命 mìng – life

Related Words

  • 敢不从命 gǎn bù cóng mìng – to not dare to disobey an order (idiom)
  • 碍难从命 ài nán cóng mìng – difficult to obey orders (idiom); much to my embarrassment, I am unable to comply
  • 恭敬不如从命 gōng jìng bù rú cóng mìng – deference is no substitute for obedience (idiom)