shǒu
wàng
xiāng
zhù

idiom
common

Meaning of 守望相助

守望相助 means to help each other in defense; mutual aid and protection between neighbors. Pronounced shǒu wàng xiāng zhù.

  • to help each other in defense; mutual aid and protection between neighbors

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
cūn
zhuāng
de
mín
fēng
chún
 
lín
zhī
jiān
shǒu
wàng
xiāng
zhù
 

The folk customs of this village are simple and honest, with neighbors watching out for and helping each other.

Zài
chuán
tǒng
shè
huì
 
shǒu
wàng
xiāng
zhù
shì
wéi
shè
ān
quán
de
zhòng
yào
fāng
shì
 

In traditional society, mutual help and defense were important ways to maintain community safety.

Miàn
duì
kùn
nán
 
men
yīng
gāi
shǒu
wàng
xiāng
zhù
 
gòng
nán
guān
 

Faced with difficulties, we should help each other and get through the hard times together.