Definition
This is a four-character idiom meaning 'utter loyalty' or 'wholehearted devotion'. It describes someone who is completely faithful and dedicated to a person, cause, or country. The literal image is a 'bare gall bladder and loyal heart' — intense sincerity. You can use it to praise a leader, a friend, or even a fictional character's unwavering commitment.
idiom
utter devotionabsolute loyalty
Examples
- 赤胆忠心，。Tā duì guójiā yí piàn chì dǎn zhōng xīn, cóngwèi dòngyáo guò.He has utter devotion to the country and has never wavered.
- 赤胆忠心。Zhè wèi jiāngjūn yòng chì dǎn zhōng xīn yíngdé le shìbīng de zūnjìng.This general won the soldiers' respect through his absolute loyalty.
- 赤胆忠心，。Péngyou zhī jiān yě xūyào chì dǎn zhōng xīn, hùxiāng xìnrèn.Even between friends, wholehearted devotion and mutual trust are needed.
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