忠贞 (zhōng zhēn) — loyal and steadfast, faithful (in love or duty)
Definition
Stronger and more literary than 忠诚 or 忠实 — emphasizes unwavering faithfulness under hardship, often for love, country, or principle. More everyday than 可靠, which describes general dependability, not moral devotion.
adjective
loyal and steadfastfaithful (in love or duty)
Examples
- 忠贞。Tā duì qī zi fēi cháng zhōng zhēn.He is very loyal and faithful to his wife.
- 忠贞。Rén men dōu hěn zhēn xī zhōng zhēn.People all cherish loyalty and faithfulness.
- 忠贞。Zhēn zhèng de yǒu yì xū yào zhōng zhēn.True friendship requires loyalty and steadfastness.
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