坚守

• 병음: jiān shǒu
• 한자 분석: 坚 = 土 + 又 (earth + hand — firm, solid); 守 = 宀 + 寸 (roof + hand/inch — guarding what is under shelter, keeping one's post)

뜻

굳게 지키다; 끝까지 사수하다

Originally a military term for defending a position. Extended to describe holding fast to values, principles, professional duties, or commitments against adversity. A highly valued virtue in Chinese ethical discourse. Frequently used in commendation and inspirational contexts.

예문

1. 守军在物资匮乏的情况下仍然坚守阵地达三个月之久。
2. 无论外部环境如何变化，他始终坚守着自己的职业道德底线。
3. 这位老教师在偏远山区坚守岗位四十年，为数千名学生带去了知识与希望。

사용 가이드

맥락: ethics, military, professional duty, inspirational writing, social commentary

어조: commendatory

올바른 표현

• 在价值多元、利益复杂的时代，坚守内心道德信念并不容易，需要超越诱惑的力量和承受误解的韧性。(In an era of diverse values and complex interests, it is not easy to hold fast to one's moral convictions; it requires strength beyond temptation and the resilience to bear misunderstanding.)
• 几代科学家甘愿在条件简陋的基层科研岗位上默默坚守，用数十年如一日的专注与奉献，推动了这一基础学科从无到有、从弱到强的历史性跨越。(Generations of scientists were willing to quietly hold fast to grassroots scientific research positions under simple conditions, using their focus and dedication — the same day after day for decades — to drive the historic leap of this fundamental discipline from nothing to something, from weak to strong.)

피해야 할 표현

• 坚守 implies determined, principled maintenance of a position under pressure. Do not use it merely for staying in a place (use 留在 or 待在) or for maintaining a habit (use 坚持). 坚守 always implies there is something challenging or costly about maintaining the position.

기원과 역사

坚 (firm; solid; steadfast) + 守 (to guard; to defend; to keep — 宀 roof + 寸 inch/hand — a hand protecting what is beneath the roof)

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal