忠心 (zhōng xīn) — loyalty, devotion, faithfulness

Definition

忠心 is a noun meaning 'loyalty' — usually to a person, master, or group. Contrast with 忠诚 (adjective, 'loyal/devoted') and 真心 / 诚意 ('sincerity', inward feelings rather than outward loyalty).

noun

loyaltydevotionfaithfulness

Easily confused

Examples

忠心。
Tā duì péng you de yí piàn zhōng xīn cóng wèi gǎi biàn.
His loyalty to his friends has never changed.
忠心。
Zhè zhī gǒu duì zhǔ rén fēi cháng zhōng xīn.
This dog is very loyal to its owner.
，忠心。
Zài kùn nan shí qī, tā de zhōng xīn jīng shòu le kǎo yàn.
During difficult times, his loyalty was tested.