严守 (yán shǒu) — to strictly abide by (rules, discipline, etc.); to closely guard (secrets, positions, etc.)
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'to strictly keep or guard' — emphasizes firm, disciplined adherence (rules, secrets, posts).
verb
to strictly abide by (rules, discipline, etc.)to closely guard (secrets, positions, etc.)
Examples
- 严守。Wǒ men bì xū yán shǒu jì lǜ.We must strictly abide by the discipline.
- 严守。Tā yán shǒu gōng sī de mì mì.He closely guards the company's secrets.
- 严守。Shì bīng men yán shǒu gǎng wèi.The soldiers strictly guard their posts.
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