守
shǒu
to guard; to defend
Every meaning
shǒu
- to guard; to defend
- to keep; to observe (as in 守法)
- to stay near; to keep watch (as in 守候)
Words with 守
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).