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be given to fads; be a faddist

Word usage

gēn fēng

跟 风

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v.be given to fads; be a faddist
- bié máng mù gēn fēng
  别盲目跟风。
  Do not blindly follow the latest fad.
- rén men zhǐ huì gēn fēng ér bù zhì yí zhè yàng zuò de lǐ lùn yī jù
  人们只会跟风而不质疑这样做的理论依据。
  People follow the fad without questioning its rationale.
- xiàn zài shì dà shì suǒ qū hěn duō gōng sī gēn fēng
  现在是大势所趋，很多公司跟风。
  There is now a bandwagon effect, and many companies are following the trend.
synonym
fù hè附和

Word usage

Note
"跟风" is different from "追风". "追风" emphasizes chasing, with strong initiative; "跟风" emphasizes following, mostly blind obedience.

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