shǒu

Translation

  • to guard
  • to defend
  • to keep watch
  • to abide by the law
  • to observe (rules or ritual)
  • nearby
  • adjoining

Synonyms

Examples

  • 我们必须遵规则。
    We must conform to the rules.
  • 他约会总是很时。
    He is always on time for an appointment.
  • 你应该遵交通规则。
    You are to observe traffic rules.
  • 我们必须遵纪法。
    We ought to obey the law.
  • 我爸爸有点旧。
    My father is a bit old-fashioned.
  • 法律是我们的义务。
    It is our duty to obey the law.
  • 著这个秘密。
    She kept the secret to herself.
  • 每一位选手都有义务遵规则。
    Every player is under obligation to keep the rules.
  • 我们无论如何也应该遵法律。
    We should always act in obedience to the law.
  • 不遵承诺是可耻的。
    It is a shame not to keep your promise.
Chinese Tones