垨 (shǒu) - To guard, protect, defend & to keep watch over

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shǒu ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

垨 · shǒu

To guard, protect, defend;

to keep watch over;

to maintain;

to abide by rules or traditions.

To guard, protect, defendto keep watch overto maintain

Usage highlights

To guard and protectTo defend the borderTo keep watchTo maintain traditionsTo protect the homeTo guard duties

Synonyms

  • 守— to guard, defend, keep watch
  • 护— to protect, safeguard
  • 卫— to defend, guard

Antonyms

  • 攻— to attack, assault
  • 弃— to abandon, discard
  • 破— to break, destroy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He guarded the ancient temple (垨护古庙).
  • We must protect our cultural heritage (垨护文化遗产).
  • The soldier defended the border (垨卫边疆).
  • She abides by traditional customs (垨传统习俗).

Collocations

  • To guard and protect(垨护)
  • To defend the border(垨边)
  • To keep watch(垨望)
  • To maintain traditions(垨传统)
  • To protect the home(垨家)
  • To guard duties(垨职)

Idioms

  • To guard the stump and wait for a rabbit(垨株待兔)
  • To guard one's integrity like jade(垨身如玉)
  • To maintain constant vigilance(垨常不变)
  • To guard the old and reject the new(垨旧拒新)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 垨 carries connotations of loyalty, duty, and preservation of tradition in Chinese culture.
  • The character combines earth (土) with guard (守), suggesting grounded protection or territorial defense.
  • In naming contexts, it implies steadfastness, reliability, and protective qualities.

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