receive orders; follow instructions
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to receive and carry out (orders or instructions); to follow (a directive)
formalFormal usage, typically in hierarchical or official contexts referring to the acceptance of orders, instructions, or wishes from a superior or predecessor.
Tā他
bǐng禀
chéng承
shàng上
jí级
de的
zhǐ指
shì示
，
wán完
chéng成
le了
zhè这
xiàng项
rèn任
wu务
。
He completed this task following the instructions of his superior.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
dāng当
bǐng禀
chéng承
zǔ祖
xiān先
de的
yí遗
zhì志
，
jì继
xù续
nǔ努
lì力
。
We should carry on the wishes of our ancestors and continue to work hard.
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Zhè这
gè个
jué决
dìng定
shì是
bǐng禀
chéng承
dǒng董
shì事
huì会
de的
zhǐ旨
yì意
zuò作
chū出
de的
。
This decision was made in accordance with the board's directive.