No. 3,910 in Chinese
不随
"不随" means "not follow" or "not comply."
In a sentence
他是一位独立思考的人，从不随大众付诸行动。
He is an independent thinker and never follows the crowd's actions.
Here, '不随' is used with '大众' to mean 'not following the crowd,' emphasizing individual action and decision-making.
因为时代的变化，他认为不随传统是必要的。
Due to changes of the times, he believes it is necessary not to adhere to traditions.
In this sentence, '不随' is used with '传统,' signifying 'not adhering to traditions,' showcasing divergence from established norms due to situational needs.
在艺术创作中，她总是不随流行趋势，而追求自我风格。
In artistic creation, she always avoids following popular trends, instead pursuing her own style.
Here, '不随' applied to '流行趋势' indicates 'avoiding following popular trends,' advocating for originality and personal expression in artistic endeavors.
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