守
Character
to guard and watch over a person, place, or thing
Meaning
shǒu
shou3- to guard and watch over a person, place, or thing
- to keep rules and do what you should do
Examples
小狗守着家。
xiǎo gǒu shǒu zhe jiā
The little dog guards the house.
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我的朋友很守时。
wǒ de péng you hěn shǒu shí
My friend is always on time.
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Stroke order
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Words with 守
See all 126 →守候shǒu hòuto wait for someone or something for a long timeWordHSK 7–9守护shǒu hùto protect someone or something and keep them safeWordHSK 7–9守株待兔shǒu zhū dài tùto wait for good luck instead of working hardWordHSK 7–9守业shǒu yèto preserve one's heritageWord守丧shǒu sāngto keep watch beside a coffinWord守住shǒu zhuto hold on toWord守信shǒu xìnto keep promisesWord守兵shǒu bīngguardWord守军shǒu jūndefendersWord守分shǒu fènto abide by the lawWord守则shǒu zérulesWord守制shǒu zhìto go into mourning for one's parentsWord