守 shǒu ㄕㄡˇ sau2 HSK 4 流利級 · Level 5

  • to guard
  • to defend
  • to keep watch
  • to abide by the law
  • to observe (rules or ritual)
  • nearby
  • adjoining

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 守 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 要 ( yào jiu3 ) 守时 守時 ( shǒu shí sau2 si4 )!

    Be punctual.

  • 遵守 ( zūn shǒu zeon1 sau2 ) 规则 規則 ( guī zé kwai1 zak1 )!

    Follow the rules.

  • 保守 ( bǎo shǒu bou2 sau2 ) 秘密 ( mì mì bei3 mat6 )。

    Keep the secret.

  • 请 請 ( qǐng cing2 ) 保守 ( bǎo shǒu bou2 sau2 ) 秘密 ( mì mì bei3 mat6 )。

    Please keep it secret.

  • 他 ( tā taa1 ) 是 ( shì si6 ) 守门员 守門員 ( shǒu mén yuán sau2 mun4 jyun4 )。

    He's a goal keeper.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY). Readings are generated automatically.