Definition
忠 is a bound form (b.f.), meaning it appears as a morpheme in compound words rather than as an independent word. It conveys the concept of loyalty, devotion, or faithfulness. You will encounter it in words like 忠诚 (zhōngchéng, loyal), 忠实 (zhōngshí, faithful), and 忠于 (zhōngyú, to be loyal to).
b.f.
loyaldevotedfaithful
Examples
- 。Tā duì guójiā fēicháng zhōngchéng.He is very loyal to his country.
- 。Zhè zhī gǒu duì zhǔrén hěn zhōngshí.This dog is very faithful to its owner.
- 。Tā yìshēng dōu zhōng yú zìjǐ de shìyè.He was loyal to his career his whole life.
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