恪守 (kè shǒu) — to scrupulously abide by (a treaty, promise, rule, etc.)
Definition
A formal, written verb meaning 'to scrupulously abide by' (a treaty, promise, rule, law). Far stronger and more literary than 遵守 — used in official or solemn contexts like diplomacy and law.
verb
to scrupulously abide by (a treaty, promise, rule, etc.)
Examples
- 恪守。Shuāng fāng bì xū kè shǒu tiáo yuē zhōng de měi yì tiáo kuǎn.Both sides must scrupulously abide by every clause in the treaty.
- 恪守，。Tā yì shēng kè shǒu zì jǐ de nuò yán, cóng wèi shí yán.He scrupulously kept his promises all his life and never broke his word.
- ，恪守。Zuò wéi fǎ guān, tā yán gé kè shǒu fǎ lǜ hé zhí yè dào dé.As a judge, he strictly abides by the law and professional ethics.
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