芙
clothes; obey; take medicine
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesnoun
clothing; garments; dress
Often used in compounds. When referring to clothing in general, usually appears in words like 衣服 or 服装.
This piece of clothing is very beautiful.
He is wearing a neat uniform.
verb
to obey; to submit to; to be convinced
Often used with 从 to form 服从 (obey). Can also mean to be convinced or accept (as in 说服).
We must obey orders.
He made a lot of sense, so I had to be convinced.
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to be sincerely convinced; to accept wholeheartedly
verb
to take (medicine); to drink (liquid)
Specifically used for taking medicine, poison, or drinking liquids. Often collocates with 药, 毒, or 水.
This medicine should be taken three times a day.
He committed suicide by taking poison.
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You cannot drink alcohol while taking medication.
verb
to adapt to; to get used to
Used in compounds like 不服 (not adapt to) or 服水土 (acclimate to local conditions).
He just got here and hasn't acclimated to the local conditions.
I can adapt to the weather here, but I can't get used to the food here.