Chinese
jiānshǒu
Meaning: to stick to; to hold fast to; to stand firm
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

每個人都應堅守自己的崗位。
每个人都应坚守自己的岗位。
Everyone should stick to their post.
我們必須堅守工作崗位。
We must stick to our work posts.
軍隊堅守著陣地,絕不退縮。
The army held their position and never retreated.
在疫情期間,醫護人員始終堅守在第一線。
During the epidemic, medical and nursing staff stayed at the front line.
軍隊堅守著這座堡壘。
The army held fast to this fortress.

Usage Notes

Often used in the context of duties, jobs, or beliefs.

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