to guard; to defend; to keep watch over

to abide by; to follow or obey rules, laws, or promises

to maintain or keep a certain state, such as a secret, one's integrity, or a tradition

to wait for; to keep watch for a specific time or event

to stay close to; to be nearby or adjoining

(bound form) personal integrity; moral character; moral principles

(bound form) an administrative head of a prefecture in ancient China

(literary) used to describe a ruler's inspection tour or a hunt

a Chinese surname

(literary) an official post or the duties of such a post