Word: 守候 (shǒuhòu) 守候 dictionary entry shǒuhòu to wait for; to expect; to keep watch; to watch over; to nurse Full dictionary entry for 守候 Example sentences using 守候 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 女儿守候在生病的父亲身边。 Nǚ'ér shǒuhòu zài shēngbìng de fùqīn shēnbiān. The daughter stayed by her sick father's side, nursing him. 战士们日夜守候着边境。 Zhànshìmen rìyè shǒuhòu zhe biānjìng. The soldiers keep watch over the border day and night.