守
shǒu
Meaning
- to observe (rules or ritual)
- to guard
Definition
保护；防守；遵守；保持
to guard; to defend; to keep; to abide by
Usage
常用于表示保卫某物、遵守规则或保持某种状态。
Often used to indicate guarding something, abiding by rules, or maintaining a state.
Examples
- 1 士兵们日夜守城。 (The soldiers guarded the city day and night.)
- 2 我们要守信用。 (We must keep our promises.)
- 3 他守住了自己的底线。 (He held his ground.)
- 4 请守规矩。 (Please follow the rules.)
- 5 他们守候在门口。 (They waited at the door.)
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