shǒu

defend, protect, guard, conserve

HSK 5 #796

DEFINITIONS

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

STROKES

WORDS

zhè shǒu guarding this; staying by the side
任 wèi shǒu rèn hold the position of commander; to act as the highest commanding officer
任 huí shǒu rèn to take turns returning to guard duty; rotating duty of returning to guard a certain position