守
Meaning:
to defend, to guard, to protect; to conserve; to wait
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1782
Pinyin:
shǒu
Strokes:
6
Radical:
宀
How to Write 守 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "守" in Chinese
The Chinese character 守 (shǒu) means "to defend, to guard, to protect; to conserve; to wait". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 守 include: 保守, 信守, 值守.
📚 Words and Phrases with 守
Common words containing this character
保守
conservative
HSK 2
信守
to abide by
HSK 2
值守
(of a security guard etc) to be on duty, keeping an eye on things
HSK 2
严守
to strictly maintain
HSK 2
困守
to stand a siege
HSK 2
固守
to strongly defend one's position
HSK 2
坚守
to hold fast to
HSK 2
太守
governor of a province
HSK 2
失守
(military) (of a city etc) to fall into enemy hands
HSK 2
守住
to hold on to
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Keeping something 寸 within one's walls 宀
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "守"?
- The pinyin is shǒu
- How many strokes does "守" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "守" mean?
- to defend, to guard, to protect; to conserve; to wait
- What is the radical of "守"?
- The radical is "宀"