忠心

zhōngxīn

noun HSK 6 #9,407

Meanings

A loyal heart — devotion and faithfulness.

他对公司的忠心是有目共睹的。

Tā duì gōngsī de zhōngxīn shì yǒumùgòngdǔ de.

His loyalty to the company is obvious to all.

狗是最忠心的动物。

Gǒu shì zuì zhōngxīn de dòngwù.

Dogs are the most loyal animals.

他忠心耿耿地为国家服务。

Tā zhōngxīngěnggěng de wèi guójiā fúwù.

He serves the country with unwavering loyalty.

usage

忠心耿耿 (zhōngxīn gěnggěng) is a common four-character idiom meaning 'utterly loyal and devoted.' 耿耿 intensifies the loyalty.

忠 zhōng

心 xīn