忠 (zhōng) - loyalty, devotion, faithfulness & to be loyal and devoted

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zhōng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 心

志

忠 · zhōng

loyalty, devotion, faithfulness;

to be loyal and devoted

loyalty, devotion, faithfulnessto be loyal and devoted

Usage highlights

LoyaltyBe loyal toLoyal heartLoyal ministerLoyal and devotedHonest and loyal

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 奸— treacherous, wicked
  • 叛— betray, rebel
  • 逆— disobedient, rebellious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is loyal to his country (忠于国家).
  • Loyalty is an important virtue (忠诚是一种重要的美德).
  • The soldier demonstrated great devotion (士兵表现出极大的忠心).
  • This is a story about loyalty and betrayal (这是一个关于忠与叛的故事).

Collocations

  • Loyalty(忠诚)
  • Be loyal to(忠于)
  • Loyal heart(忠心)
  • Loyal minister(忠臣)
  • Loyal and devoted(忠贞)
  • Honest and loyal(忠厚)

Idioms

  • Loyal to the country and concerned about the people(忠君爱国)
  • Serve the country with loyalty(尽忠报国)
  • Loyal advice that grates on the ears(忠言逆耳)
  • Loyalty and righteousness(忠义)
  • Loyal to the last(忠贞不渝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the core Confucian virtues, emphasizing devotion to rulers, parents, and principles.
  • Traditionally paired with 'filial piety' (孝) as fundamental moral obligations in Chinese society.
  • Highly valued in historical contexts, especially regarding ministers' loyalty to emperors.

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