忠贞

忠貞

zhōngzhēn

adjective HSK 7 #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 zhōngzhēn-bùyú.

She remained faithful and unwavering in love.

历史上有很多忠贞的将士。

Lìshǐ shàng yǒu hěn duō 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