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守 (sau2) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

守 (sau2, shǒu) — (verb) 1. Hold to; 2. Remain; to guard; to defend; to keep watch; to abide by the law; to observe (rules or ritual); nearby; adjoining

Classifier

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 守得雲開見月明 (sau2 dak1 wan4 hoi1 gin3 jyut6 ming4) — people who can be strong and tough enough to withstand disasters will see hope …
• 守清 (sau2 cing1) — to remain a widow
• 守行為 (sau2 hang4 wai4) — Binding over
• 守龍門 (sau2 lung4 mun4) — Goal-keeper
• 守 (sau3) — part of the title for officials in ancient times
• 守住 (sau2 zyu6) — to hold on to; to defend; to keep; to guard

Chengyu with this character

• 守株待兔 — To hope lightning strikes twice instead of working for what you want. Used for people who copy a one-off lucky break instead of adapting.

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