jim4 sau2嚴守严守

Jyutpingjim4 sau2

Yaleyìhm sáu

動詞Rare

Definition

To strictly abide by, observe, or guard.

to strictly abide by; to adhere strictly to rules or discipline
to strictly guard; to defend closely

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How it's used

Focuses on the unwavering adherence to rules, secrets, or discipline. It carries a formal and serious tone, often appearing in professional or legal contexts rather than casual conversation. While it implies strictness, it is specifically about the act of maintaining or upholding a standard rather than just following it.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋jat1一ding6定jiu3要jim4嚴sau2守bei3秘mat6密，m4唔hou2好waa6話bei2畀jan4人zi1知。

We must strictly keep the secret and not tell anyone.

nei5你zou6做le1呢fan2份gung1工，jau5有mou5冇jim4嚴sau2守gung1公si1司kwai1規geoi2矩aa4呀？

In this job, have you strictly followed the company rules?

Related words

synonymzeon1 sau2遵守jēun sáu

Common phrases

jim4嚴sau2守gei2紀leot6律

strictly observe discipline

jim4嚴sau2守bei3秘mat6密

strictly keep a secret

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 遵守, which is a more general term for following rules. 嚴守 implies a higher level of intensity and vigilance, making it sound unnatural if used for minor, everyday habits like following traffic lights.