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守 (shǒu): to guard, to keep

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 5verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to guard, to keep
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5
Strokes
6
Radical
宀
Structure
上下结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to guard
  • to defend
  • to keep watch
  • to abide by the law
  • to observe (rules or ritual)
  • nearby
  • adjoining

Chinese explanation

  • 防卫,看守,不让别人靠近或拿走
  • 遵守,按照规则或诺言去做
  • 陪伴,留在身边不离开
  • 保持某种状态不变。

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6 strokes

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Example sentences

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The soldiers guard the border day and night, protecting the country's security.

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She promised her mother she would stay at home until her mother came back from work.

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The old man has been keeping watch over this small shop for thirty years and has never thought of leaving.

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In the last few minutes of the match, the goalkeeper tightly guarded the goal and didn't let the opponent score.

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No matter what happens, I will stay by your side and support you.

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