坚守 (jiān shǒu) — to firmly hold fast to; to stick to
Definition
坚守 is the firm, committed 'hold fast to' for abstract ideals — beliefs, posts, principles — stronger and more resolute than 保持. Compare 秉持 (uphold a stance) and 忠于 (loyal to a person or cause).
verb
to firmly hold fast toto stick to
Examples
- 坚守。Tā yì zhí jiān shǒu zì jǐ de xìn niàn.He has always adhered to his own beliefs.
- 坚守，。Yī shēng men jiān shǒu gǎng wèi, quán lì jiù zhì bìng rén.The doctors held fast to their posts, doing their best to treat patients.
- ，坚守。Zài kùn nan miàn qián, wǒ men yào jiān shǒu chuán tǒng měi dé.In the face of difficulties, we should uphold traditional virtues.
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