忠心耿耿 (zhōng xīn gěng gěng) — completely loyal and devoted, unwavering in allegiance

Definition

An idiom meaning 'completely loyal and devoted, never wavering' — a stronger, more literary way to say 忠诚, emphasizing unwavering allegiance over time.

idiom
completely loyal and devotedunwavering in allegiance

Examples

  • 忠心耿耿
    Tā yì zhí duì zǔ guó zhōng xīn gěng gěng, cóng wèi dòng yáo.
    He has always been completely loyal to his country, never wavering.
  • 忠心耿耿
    Zhè wèi lǎo yuán gōng duì gōng sī zhōng xīn gěng gěng, gōng zuò le sān shí nián.
    This veteran employee is loyal and devoted to the company, having worked for thirty years.
  • 忠心耿耿
    Zài kùn nan shí kè, tā yī rán zhōng xīn gěng gěng, zhī chí wǒ men.
    In difficult times, he remained loyal and devoted, supporting us.

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