shǒu

to guard; to observe (rules or ritual); to abide by the law

HSK 5 #796

Character data

HSK 5
Frequency 796th character
Radical ⼧ (40.3)
Strokes 6
Index # 546

Definitions

守 shǒu
  1. 1. to guard
  2. 2. to observe (rules or ritual)
  3. 3. to abide by the law
  4. 4. to keep watch
  5. 5. to defend
  6. 6. nearby
  7. 7. adjoining

Stroke order

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Words containing 守

Word Meaning
to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement)
conservative; to keep; to guard
to defend; to protect (against)
to protect; to guard
to guard; to defend
to guard; to watch over
to hold fast to; to stick to
rules; regulations
patron saint; protector God
to keep (promises etc); to abide by
keep a secret; tight-lipped
to be on night watch; to keep a vigil
to neglect one's duty; dereliction of duty; malpractice
to abide by the law
post; duty; responsibility
goalkeeper
conservative faction
to wait for; to watch over; to keep watch
to keep watch; on guard
to keep watch beside a coffin
to guard
conservative; reactionary
detention center
to stay behind to take care of things
to keep promises
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