HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
守 — guard
- Reading
- shǒu
- Meaning
- guard; defend; observe
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
守 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shǒu and it means guard; defend; observe. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
守 appears in everyday chinese words such as 守 (guard, defend, abide by), 遵守 (abide by, observe) and 保守 (conservative, guard, protect,保守).
Chinese words containing 守
Frequently asked questions
What does 守 mean in Chinese?
守 means guard; defend; observe in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 守 read?
守 is read shǒu. Reading it inside real words — 守 and 遵守 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 守 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 守 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 守 in a word?
A common word containing 守 is 守 (shǒu) — "guard, defend, abide by". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 守 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 守 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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