尽忠 (jìn zhōng) — to devote oneself body and soul (to a duty or cause); to be utterly loyal, to serve with total dedication

Definition

A formal, literary verb meaning to give total loyalty, often unto death, in service of a country, ruler, or cause. Far more elevated than 忠诚, which describes the quality of being loyal.

verb
to devote oneself body and soul (to a duty or cause)to be utterly loyalto serve with total dedication

Examples

  • 尽忠
    Tā wèi guó jiā jìn zhōng le yí bèi zi.
    He devoted himself to the country for his whole life.
  • Zhè wèi jiāng jūn zài zhàn chǎng shàng jìn le zuì hòu de zhōng.
    This general gave his ultimate loyalty on the battlefield.
  • 尽忠
    Yuán gōng duì gōng sī jìn zhōng zhí shǒu, zhí dé biǎo yáng.
    The employee devoted himself to his duties at the company and deserves praise.

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