效忠 (xiào zhōng) — to pledge loyalty to, to be loyal to

Definition

A formal, written verb meaning 'to pledge loyalty to' (a country, leader, or cause). Stronger and more solemn than 忠诚 ('be loyal'), which describes a state of being loyal.

verb

to pledge loyalty toto be loyal to

Examples

效忠。
Tā xuān shì xiào zhōng guó jiā.
He swore to pledge loyalty to the country.
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Tā céng jīng xiào guò yí cì zhōng.
He once pledged loyalty.
效忠。
Hěn duō rén xiào zhōng yú zì jǐ de shì yè.
Many people are loyal to their own careers.

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