Meanings of 跟随
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跟随 (gēnsuí) vs 追随 (zhuīsuí): Use 跟随 when emphasizing physical proximity or alignment, while 追随 suggests a more active pursuit or adherence to someone's ideas or leadership.
Be careful not to confuse 跟随 with just 跟 (follow); 跟随 implies a more continuous action. It is generally informal but can be used in various registers. Common collocations include 跟随潮流 (to follow trends) and 跟随领导 (to follow a leader).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 跟随 connects well with other advanced verbs that express movement or action, such as 追 (chase) and 随便 (casual). Focus on using it in both literal and figurative contexts to enhance fluency.
Learners often mistakenly use 跟随 when they mean to say 'to accompany' in a more casual sense; instead, use 陪 (pei2) for that context. For example, saying 我跟随他去商店 (I follow him to the store) should be 我陪他去商店 (I accompany him to the store).
Pronunciation of 跟随
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How to say to follow in Chinese
“to follow” in Chinese is跟随
跟随 means 'to follow' or 'to accompany.' It is often used in contexts involving physical movement, such as following someone or something, as well as metaphorical uses, like following trends or ideas. The nuance implies a sense of being close or in alignment with the object being followed.
When to use 跟随
Be careful not to confuse 跟随 with just 跟 (follow); 跟随 implies a more continuous action. It is generally informal but can be used in various registers. Common collocations include 跟随潮流 (to follow trends) and 跟随领导 (to follow a leader).
跟随 or something close to it
跟随 (gēnsuí) vs 追随 (zhuīsuí): Use 跟随 when emphasizing physical proximity or alignment, while 追随 suggests a more active pursuit or adherence to someone's ideas or leadership.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 跟随 when they mean to say 'to accompany' in a more casual sense; instead, use 陪 (pei2) for that context. For example, saying 我跟随他去商店 (I follow him to the store) should be 我陪他去商店 (I accompany him to the store).
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Grammar Patterns of 跟随
跟随 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他妈妈____便哪个人都会说个不停。
His mother would natter to anyone.
Example Sentences for 跟随 (6)
Frequently Asked Questions about 跟随
Yes, you can use 跟随 to describe following market trends or leadership styles in a professional setting.
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