Definition
忠于 (zhōng yú) means 'to be loyal to' and is used as a verb followed directly by a person, cause, or ideal. It is more formal than 忠实 (zhōng shí), which is often an adjective ('faithful') and less common as a verb. Unlike 坚守 (jiān shǒu 'to steadfastly hold to'), which emphasizes persisting in a duty or stance, 忠于 emphasizes devotion and allegiance.
verb
to be loyal toto be faithful to (a person, cause, or ideal)
Easily confused
- 终于zhōng yúsound-alikefinally; at last; in the end
Examples
- 忠于，。Tā zhōng yú zìjǐ de zǔguó, cóng bú pàn biàn.He is loyal to his motherland and never betrays it.
- ，忠于。Zuòwéi shìbīng, nǐ bìxū zhōng yú nǐ de shìyán.As a soldier, you must be loyal to your oath.
- 忠于，。Tā yìshēng zhōng yú jiàoyù shìyè, péiyǎng le wúshù xuéshēng.She was loyal to education her whole life, cultivating countless students.
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