镇守 zhèn shǒu

(of troops stationed in a strategic area) to defend

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 68102nd word

Definitions

  1. 1. (of troops stationed in a strategic area) to defend
  2. 2. (fig.) to stand guard
  3. 3. to protect

Characters

Character Meaning
镇 zhèn HSK 6
small town; to calm; to suppress
守 shǒu HSK 5
to guard; to observe (rules or ritual); to abide by the law