Meaning
忠心 refers to unwavering loyalty and devotion, typically toward a person, cause, or country. It implies a deep, sincere commitment that goes beyond mere obedience, carrying moral and emotional weight. The term is commonly used in both historical and modern contexts to describe faithful service.
Usage
忠心 is often used in formal or literary contexts, and frequently appears in discussions of loyalty to leaders, country, or principles. It can function as a noun ("loyalty") or as an adjective before another noun ("loyal"). Common patterns include 忠心耿耿 (extremely loyal) and 对...忠心 (loyal to...).
Examples
- 01这只狗对主人忠心耿耿。.This dog is utterly loyal to its owner.
- 02他对公司的忠心值得敬佩。.His loyalty to the company is admirable.
Characters
Common collocations
- 忠心耿耿utterly loyal
- 对...忠心...loyal to...
- 一片忠心wholehearted loyalty
- 忠心不二unswerving loyalty
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 忠 (loyalty) with 心 (heart), literally meaning "loyal heart." The character 忠 itself is composed of 中 (middle/center) over 心 (heart), suggesting keeping one's heart centered on duty.