守孝 Traditional form: 守孝 Pinyin (reading): shǒuxiào Definitions: to observe mourning for one's parents Characters: 守 - to defend, to guard, to protect; to conserve; to wait 孝 - filial piety, obedience; mourning Traditional characters: 守 - to defend, to guard, to protect; to conserve; to wait 孝 - filial piety, obedience; mourning