忠贞

忠貞

zhōngzhēn

adjective HSK 7-9 #17,584

Meanings

1 loyal and steadfast
2 faithful and unwavering

Characters

loyal; faithful

chaste; virtuous; steadfast

Literally 'loyal and chaste' — 贞 originally referred to moral steadfastness, especially under hardship.

Examples

她对爱情始终忠贞不渝。

Tā duì àiqíng shǐzhōng zhōngzhēnbùyú.

She remained faithful and unwavering in love.

历史上有很多忠贞的将士。

Lìshǐ shàng yǒu hěnduō zhōngzhēn de jiàngshì.

History has many loyal and steadfast soldiers.

Tips

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忠贞 is a literary and formal word. In everyday speech, 忠诚 is preferred. 忠贞 often appears in historical narratives, wedding vows, and patriotic writing.

Stroke Order

忠 zhōng

贞 zhēn