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恪守

Word · Verb

strictly abide by; adhere to

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to strictly abide by; to adhere strictly to; to observe scrupulously

literary

Used in formal or literary contexts to describe strict adherence to principles, neutrality, promises, or codes of conduct. Often collocates with abstract nouns like neutrality, promises, or ethics.

Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
kè恪
shǒu守
zhōng中
lì立
 ,
bù不
piān偏
tǎn袒
rèn任
hé何
yī一
fāng方
 。

We must strictly observe neutrality and not favor either side.

Tā他
duì对
péng朋
you友
kè恪
shǒu守
bù不
yú渝
 ,
cóng从
bù不
bèi背
pàn叛
 。

He remains steadfastly loyal to his friends and never betrays them.

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Zuò作
wéi为
yī医
shēng生
 ,
tā她
shǐ始
zhōng终
kè恪
shǒu守
zhí职
yè业
dào道
dé德
 。

As a doctor, she always strictly adheres to professional ethics.

Shuāng双
fāng方
yīng应
kè恪
shǒu守
xié协
yì议
tiáo条
kuǎn款
 ,
bù不
dé得
wéi违
yuē约
 。

Both parties should strictly abide by the terms of the agreement and not breach the contract.