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 keep goal; on duty as gatekeeper
to scrupulously abide by
personal integrity
to strictly maintain
to keep one's word; trustworthy
to wait idly for opportunities
to be content with one's lot (idiom); to know one's place
(man a post and) defend
(fig.) to take a turn for the worse
conservative political parties
to cling obstinately to old habits; die-hard
hidebound by convention (idiom)
to embezzle
miser; scrooge
to stand guard; to garrison; on garrison duty
the conservative faction; reactionaries
to keep one's word; to keep an appointment
to have custody of
to live as widow; to observe widowhood
to cling to; to strongly defend one's position
to carry out official duties and observe the law
(idiom) to continue in the same old rut
mutual help and protection
guard's van (on train); caboose
defenders