COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 守 is built
Traditional etymology note: Keeping something 寸 within one's walls 宀
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How to Write 守 (shǒu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to guard
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shǒu
守
to guard
Common words
zūn shǒu
遵守
to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement)
bǎo shǒu
保守
conservative; to guard; to keep
fáng shǒu
防守
to defend; to protect (against)
jiān shǒu
坚守
to hold fast to; to stick to
kān shǒu
看守
to guard; to watch over
shǒu hòu
守候
to wait for; to expect; to keep watch; to watch over
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
守
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守
守
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 守
Say “shǒu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 守
Common words and phrases
zūn shǒu
to comply with; to abide by; to respect (an agreement)
bǎo shǒu
conservative; to guard; to keep
fáng shǒu
to defend; to protect (against)
jiān shǒu
to hold fast to; to stick to
kān shǒu
to guard; to watch over
shǒu hòu
to wait for; to expect; to keep watch; to watch over
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 守?
守 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 守 (shǒu) mean?
守 (shǒu) means to guard.
What is the radical of 守?
The radical of 守 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.