Definition
坚守 (jiān shǒu) means to firmly hold fast to something (like a belief, principle, or post), often despite pressure or difficulty. It is more resolute than 保持 (bǎochí, 'maintain') and emphasizes persistence under challenge, unlike 坚定 (jiāndìng), which focuses on being resolute in will, or 忠于 (zhōngyú), which stresses loyalty to a person or cause.
verb
to firmly hold fast toto stick to
Examples
- 坚守。Tā yìzhí jiān shǒu zìjǐ de xìnniàn.He has always adhered to his own beliefs.
- 坚守，。Yīshēngmen jiān shǒu gǎngwèi, quánlì jiùzhì bìngrén.The doctors held fast to their posts, doing their best to treat patients.
- ，坚守。Zài kùnnán miànqián, wǒmen yào jiān shǒu chuántǒng měidé.In the face of difficulties, we should uphold traditional virtues.
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