守夜

shǒuyè

verb #14,089

Meanings

1 to keep watch at night
2 to be on night watch
3 to keep a vigil

Characters

to guard; to keep

Examples

HSK 5

除夕夜，全家人一起守夜。

Chúxīyè, quánjiā rén yìqǐ shǒuyè.

On New Year's Eve, the whole family stays up together.

HSK 6

士兵们轮流守夜。

Shìbīngmen lúnliú shǒuyè.

The soldiers took turns keeping watch at night.

Tips

culture

During Chinese New Year, 守夜 (or 守岁 shǒusuì) means staying up through midnight to welcome the new year - a longstanding tradition.

Stroke Order

守 shǒu

夜 yè