忠心耿耿

zhōngxīn-gěnggěng

idiom #19,567

Meanings

HSK 2

这条狗对主人忠心耿耿。

Zhè tiáo gǒu duì zhǔrén zhōngxīn-gěnggěng.

This dog is faithfully devoted to its owner.

HSK 7-9

他对公司忠心耿耿，从未想过跳槽。

Tā duì gōngsī zhōngxīn-gěnggěng, cóngwèi xiǎng guò tiàocáo.

He is loyal and devoted to the company and has never thought of switching jobs.

memory

耿耿 suggests a bright, unwavering flame - picture a heart (心) burning with a steady, loyal flame that never flickers.

忠 zhōng

心 xīn

耿 gěng