Definition
忠心耿耿 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes someone who is utterly loyal and devoted, often to a leader, organization, or cause. It emphasizes unwavering faithfulness and total commitment. The literal meaning is 'loyal heart, brilliant and devoted,' but the phrase is used as a set expression to convey extreme loyalty.
f.e.
completely loyal and devotedunwavering in allegiance
Examples
- 忠心耿耿，。Tā yìzhí duì zǔguó zhōng xīn gěng gěng, cóngwèi dòngyáo.He has always been completely loyal to his country, never wavering.
- 忠心耿耿，。Zhè wèi lǎo yuángōng duì gōngsī zhōng xīn gěng gěng, gōngzuò le sān shí nián.This veteran employee is loyal and devoted to the company, having worked for thirty years.
- ，忠心耿耿，。Zài kùnnán shíkè, tā yīrán zhōng xīn gěng gěng, zhīchí wǒmen.In difficult times, he remained loyal and devoted, supporting us.
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