English–Chinese
“watch over” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshǒu hòu
Example
我在病床旁守候他。wǒ zài bìng chuáng páng shǒu hòu tā
I watch over him at his bedside.
How to say “watch over” in Chinese
“Watch over” in Chinese is 守候 (shǒu hòu).
Close presence combines gentle protection with patient waiting for what happens next.
Example sentences with 守候
他在门口守候直到天亮。tā zài mén kǒu shǒu hòu zhí dào tiān liàng
He keeps watch at the door until dawn.
Tips for using 守候
- The word usually carries a caring human presence, so it is a poor choice for a routine delay such as waiting in line.