守 (shǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 守 (shǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 守 (shǒu) means "To guard, defend, or observe.". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 守 stroke by stroke?

守 has 6 strokes. The radical is 宀. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 守 and 宁?

守 (shǒu) and 宁 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 守?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 宀. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 守?

Common words containing 守 include: 守时 (shǒu shí) — Punctual or on time.; 看守 (kān shǒu) — to guard; to watch over; 遵守 (zūn shǒu) — To abide by; to comply with..

How to Write 守

The character 守 (shǒu) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

守 is pronounced shǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means To guard, defend, or observe..

As an HSK Level 4 character, 守 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 守

守时 shǒu shí

Punctual or on time.

看守 kān shǒu

to guard; to watch over

遵守 zūn shǒu

To abide by; to comply with.

Example Sentences

老师很守时。

lǎo shī hěn shǒu shí

The teacher is very punctual.

有人在看守大门。

yǒu rén zài kān shǒu dà mén

Someone is guarding the gate.

请遵守交通规则。

qǐng zūn shǒu jiāo tōng guī zé

Please obey the traffic rules.

Similar Characters

宁 níng

它 tā

宄 guǐ

Practice Writing 守 (shǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 守

What does 守 (shǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 守 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 守 and 宁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 守?

What common words use 守?

How to Write 守 (shǒu)