扼守 è shǒu

to guard (a strategic location); to hold a pass

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to guard (a strategic location)
  2. 2. to hold a pass

Characters

Character Meaning
扼 è
variant of 扼è; to grip forcefully; to hold
守 shǒu HSK 5
to guard; to observe (rules or ritual); to abide by the law