坚守

jiān shǒu

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to renounce

When meaning to give up or abandon a position or principle

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to guard

When emphasizing the physical act of guarding a place

belief

When adhering to a belief or faith

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to persevere with

When meaning to persist in doing something or upholding a principle

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

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'.

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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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to guard

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