shǒudictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to guard / to defend / to keep watch / to abide by the law / to observe (rules or ritual) / nearby / adjoining
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

守 守 [shou3] /to guard/to defend/to keep watch/to abide by the law/to observe (rules or ritual)/nearby/adjoining/

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