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盲从

Word · VerbTraditional盲從

follow blindly; conform uncritically

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to follow blindly; to conform uncritically; to acquiesce without questioning right or wrong

Often used in negative or cautionary contexts to criticize a lack of independent judgment. Frequently collocates with negative adverbs such as 不能, 不要, or 切忌.

Yù遇
shì事
yào要
duō多
dòng动
dòng动
nǎo脑
zi子
 ,
bù不
néng能
máng盲
cóng从
 。

When dealing with matters, you must use your brain more and not follow blindly.

Máng盲
cóng从
quán权
wēi威
shì是
wēi危
xiǎn险
de的
 。

Blindly following authority is dangerous.

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Wǒ我
men们
yào要
dú独
lì立
sī思
kǎo考
 ,
bù不
yào要
máng盲
cóng从
bié别
rén人
de的
yì意
jiàn见
 。

We need to think independently and not blindly follow others' opinions.

Xiāo消
fèi费
zhě者
bù不
yīng应
máng盲
cóng从
guǎng广
gào告
 。

Consumers should not blindly follow advertisements.