Meanings
Calque of Chinese 凜遵／凛遵 (lǐn zūn), a phrase historically used in Chinese imperial edicts.
To unthinkingly obey or pander to authorities, especially the Chinese government.
Phrase promulgating a decree of the Chinese imperial government or the early British colonial administration in Hong Kong.
Example Sentences
1
The strict teacher made the students tremble and obey her every command
2
As the captain of the ship, his crew would tremble and obey his every order
3
When the judge entered the courtroom, even the lawyers would tremble and obey the rules
4
In the military, soldiers are trained to tremble and obey their superiors
5
The powerful mafia boss made everyone tremble and obey his every command
