守
defend; guard; abide by; watch over
Meanings
5 senses · 11 examplesverb
to defend; to guard; to hold (a position)
Used in military, sports (like soccer goalkeeping), or strategic contexts.
The soldiers vowed to defend the position to the death.
This team has a very strong defense.
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He is responsible for guarding the goal.
verb
to watch over; to look after; to nurse
Often used in medical or caregiving contexts.
The mother watched over her child's sickbed all night.
The nurses carefully look after the patients.
verb
to abide by; to observe; to keep (rules, promises)
Used for laws, regulations, agreements, discipline, and time.
Every citizen should abide by the law.
He is a punctual person.
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We must obey the traffic rules.
verb
to be close to; to be situated by; to rely on
Describes geographical proximity or dependence on a resource.
In places close to water, you can grow more rice.
His home is situated by the mountains, so transportation is inconvenient.
noun
a surname
neutralMr. Shou is our new neighbor.