守身如玉 shǒu shēn rú yù

to keep oneself pure; to remain chaste

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to keep oneself pure
  2. 2. to remain chaste
  3. 3. to preserve one's integrity

Characters

Character Meaning
守 shǒu HSK 5
to guard; to observe (rules or ritual); to abide by the law
身 shēn HSK 2
body; oneself; personally
如 rú HSK 3
as; such as; as if
玉 yù HSK 5
jade