恪守

kèshǒu

verb #21,506

Meanings

1 to scrupulously abide by
2 to strictly observe
3 to adhere to

Characters

respectful / scrupulous / careful

to guard / to keep / to abide by

Examples

HSK 5

他一直恪守职业道德。

Tā yīzhí kèshǒu zhíyè dàodé.

He has always scrupulously observed professional ethics.

HSK 6

我们应该恪守承诺，说到做到。

Wǒmen yīnggāi kèshǒu chéngnuò, shuōdàozuòdào.

We should strictly keep our promises and do what we say.

Tips

register

恪守 is a formal, written-style word. It implies rigorous, conscientious adherence, stronger than simply 遵守 (to comply with).

Stroke Order

恪 kè

守 shǒu