坚守

jiān shǒu

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to stick to

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 放弃 fàng qì 放弃 fàng qì to renounce When meaning to give up or abandon a position or principle: to renounce

Related words

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• 守卫 shǒu wèi 守卫 shǒu wèi to guard When emphasizing the physical act of guarding a place: to guard
• 信奉 xìn fèng 信奉 xìn fèng belief When adhering to a belief or faith: belief

Synonyms

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• 坚持 jiān chí 坚持 jiān chí to persevere with When meaning to persist in doing something or upholding a principle: to persevere with

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 守 shǒu: to guard
• 坚 坚 jiān: strong