坚守 jiānshǒu to hold fast to
to hold fast to; to stick to
How to remember 坚守: 坚 resolutely + 守 to defend = to hold fast to.
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How it is used
- To hold fast to / defend - 坚守岗位 (jiānshǒu gǎngwèi) stay firmly at one's post; 坚守原则 (jiānshǒu yuánzé) stick to one's principles.
- Physical (defending a position) or moral (holding to values); conveys steadfast refusal to give way. Written/formal.