守护 (shǒu hù) — to guard, to protect (with dedication, often over a long period)
Definition
守护 (shǒuhù) emphasizes steady, devoted protection over time — like guarding something precious long-term. Stronger and more sustained than 保护 ('to protect' in general), and more dedicated than 护 ('to protect/shield').
verb
to guardto protect (with dedication, often over a long period)
Examples
- 守护。Tā yì shēng dōu zài shǒu hù zhè piàn sēn lín.He spent his whole life guarding this forest.
- 守护。Zhàn shì men shì sǐ shǒu hù zǔ guó de biān jiāng.The soldiers vowed to defend the motherland's border with their lives.
- 守护。Wǒ men yào shǒu hù hǎo zhè fèn zhēn guì de wén huà yí chǎn.We must carefully protect this precious cultural heritage.
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