follow behind; tail; trail
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to follow behind; to tail; to trail
Often implies following at a distance or secretly. Can be used for physical following or in metaphorical contexts.
Hái孩
zi子
men们
wěi尾
suí随
zhe着
jūn军
yuè乐
duì队
zǒu走
le了
hǎo好
yuǎn远
。
The children followed the military band for a long way.
Zhēn侦
tàn探
wěi尾
suí随
zhe着
xián嫌
yí疑
rén人
jìn进
le了
jiǔ酒
diàn店
。
The detective tailed the suspect into the hotel.
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Xiǎo小
gǒu狗
wěi尾
suí随
zhe着
zhǔ主
rén人
huí回
le了
jiā家
。
The puppy trailed its owner all the way home.
Fěn粉
sī丝
wěi尾
suí随
zhe着
ǒu偶
xiàng像
de的
chē车
pǎo跑
le了
hǎo好
yuǎn远
。
The fans chased after the idol's car for a long distance.