守约 shǒuyuē to keep a promise Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents shǒuyuē to keep a promise 守 shǒu verb to abide by to abide by; to follow or obey rules, laws, or promises约 約 yuē nounverb pact An agreement, pact, treaty, or contract.shǒuyuē to live simply 守 shǒu adjective to maintain to maintain or keep a certain state, such as a secret, one's integrity, or a tradition约 約 yuē verb economical (bound form) Economical; frugal; to economize.