守

Meaning(verb)

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

Common compounds: 遵守 (obey), 守时 (punctual), 保守 (conservative).

Examples

• 门口有人守着，进不去。

  mén kǒu yǒu rén shǒu zhe, jìn bú qù.

  Someone is guarding the door; we can't get in.

• 他是一个守时的人。

  tā shì yí gè shǒu shí de rén.

  He is a punctual person.

• 大家都要守规矩。

  dà jiā dōu yào shǒu guī jǔ.

  Everyone must follow the rules.

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