赤胆忠心 (chì dǎn zhōng xīn) — (idiom) utter devotion, absolute loyalty

Definition

A formal chengyu meaning 'utter devotion and absolute loyalty' — a stronger, more literary choice than plain 忠诚, with a vivid 'red-bellied' image of courage. Used for deeply committed loyalty to country, cause, or person.

idiom

utter devotionabsolute loyalty

Examples

赤胆忠心，。
Tā duì guó jiā yí piàn chì dǎn zhōng xīn, cóng wèi dòng yáo guò.
He has utter devotion to the country and has never wavered.
赤胆忠心。
Zhè wèi jiāng jūn yòng chì dǎn zhōng xīn yíng dé le shì bīng de zūn jìng.
This general won the soldiers' respect through his absolute loyalty.
赤胆忠心，。
Péng you zhī jiān yě xū yào chì dǎn zhōng xīn, hù xiāng xìn rèn.
Even between friends, wholehearted devotion and mutual trust are needed.

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