Ideographic: Keeping something 寸 within one's walls 宀Radical:

meaning for shǒu:

  • - to guard
  • - to defend
  • - to keep watch
  • - to abide by the law
  • - to observe (rules or ritual)
  • - nearby
  • - adjoiningto comply with
  • - to abide by
  • - to respect (an agreement)to defend
  • - to protect (against)conservative
  • - to guard
  • - to keepto hold fast to
  • - to stick toto abide by the law

bàozhe抱着
háizi孩子
shǒu
zhe
huǒlú火炉

She held her child tightly in front of the fireplace.