Chinese–English

守

shǒu · shou

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

HSK 4

Meaning

CC-CEDICT
  1. to guard
  2. to defend
  3. to keep watch
  4. to abide by the law
  5. to observe (rules or ritual)
  6. nearby
  7. adjoining

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