守

shǒu

HSK 5

守 — shǒu

1. to guard; to defend; to keep watch

   士兵在城门口守岗。 shìbīng zài chéngménkǒu shǒu gǎng — The soldier is standing guard at the city gate.

2. to abide by (the law); to observe (rules or ritual)

   他一直守法律，从不违法。 tā yìzhí shǒu fǎlǜ cóng bù wéifǎ — He always observes the law and never breaks it.