follow convention; procrastinate; delay
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to follow old customs; to stick to conventions; to continue traditional practices
Often used in formal or written contexts to describe adherence to established methods or traditions, sometimes implying lack of innovation.
Wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
yīn因
xún循
shǒu守
jiù旧
，
bì必
xū须
yǒng勇
yú于
chuàng创
xīn新
。
We cannot stick to old conventions; we must have the courage to innovate.
Yīn因
xún循
jiù旧
xí习
huì会
zǔ阻
ài碍
shè社
huì会
jìn进
bù步
。
Following old habits will hinder social progress.
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Tā他
zuò做
shì事
zǒng总
shì是
yīn因
xún循
fū敷
yǎn衍
，
quē缺
fá乏
zé责
rèn任
xīn心
。
He always perfunctorily follows routine in his work, lacking a sense of responsibility.
verb
to delay; to procrastinate; to drag one's feet
formalFormal usage, often implying that delay causes missed opportunities or problems.
Yīn因
xún循
wù误
shì事
，
hòu后
huǐ悔
mò莫
jí及
。
Procrastination ruins affairs; it will be too late for regrets.
Cǐ此
shì事
bù不
kě可
zài再
yīn因
xún循
tuō拖
yán延
。
This matter must not be delayed any further.
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Tā他
yīn因
xún循
duō多
rì日
，
zhōng终
zhì致
liáng良
jī机
cuò错
shī失
。
He dragged his feet for many days, ultimately missing the good opportunity.