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坚守

jiān shǒu
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to stick to

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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放弃
fàng qì

to renounce

When meaning to give up or abandon a position or principle

Related words

2 items
守卫
shǒu wèi

to guard

When emphasizing the physical act of guarding a place
信奉
xìn fèng

belief

When adhering to a belief or faith

Synonyms

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坚持
jiān chí

to persevere with

When meaning to persist in doing something or upholding a principle

Usage notes

Collocations

Common in formal or literary contexts: 坚守岗位 (stick to one's post) is a typical collocation.

Common mistakes

坚守 is often followed by abstract nouns like 信念 (belief) or 原则 (principle), not concrete objects. Do not use 坚守 with physical things like '门'.

Example Sentences

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士兵们 坚守 阵地。
The soldiers held their position.
每个人都要 坚守 自己的岗位。
Everyone must stick to their own post.

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Child Words of 坚守

守
shǒu

to guard

坚
jiān

strong