WordTaiwan frequency #22,440
守城
ㄕㄡˇ ㄔㄥˊ
“to defend a city or walled town; to hold a defensive position; to guard one's territory against attack”
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- 城市ㄔㄥˊ ㄕˋcity; town; an urban area with dense population and developed infrastructure, as opposed to rural areas; a center of political, economic, and cultural activity
- 守護ㄕㄡˇ ㄏㄨˋto guard; to protect; to watch over and defend from harm.
- 保守ㄅㄠˇ ㄕㄡˇconservative; favoring tradition over change; cautious, resistant to innovation; to guard, protect, or keep safe
- 遵守ㄗㄨㄣ ㄕㄡˇto comply with; to abide by; to follow rules, agreements, or instructions; to respect obligations
- 城鄉ㄔㄥˊ ㄒㄧㄤcity and countryside; urban and rural areas
- 城堡ㄔㄥˊ ㄅㄠˇcastle; fortified stronghold; rook in chess.
- 京城ㄐㄧㄥ ㄔㄥˊcapital city; seat of government; the capital of a country.
- 防守ㄈㄤˊ ㄕㄡˇto defend; to protect against attack; guard; hold a defensive position
- 城鎮ㄔㄥˊ ㄓㄣˋtown; a small urban settlement; a city or town (in mainland usage often refers to both cities and towns collectively).
- 堅守ㄐㄧㄢ ㄕㄡˇto hold fast to; to stick firmly to; to defend resolutely; to stand one's ground
- 長城ㄔㄤˊ ㄔㄥˊthe Great Wall of China; a long defensive wall built across northern China; a metaphor for a strong national defense; a metaphor for someone or something that serves as a pillar of strength
- 城門ㄔㄥˊ ㄇㄣˊcity gate; main entrance to a walled city or fortress.