cung4 jat1 ji4 zung1從一而終从一而终
Jyutpingcung4 jat1 ji4 zung1
Yalechùhng yāt yìh jūng
Definition
To remain faithful from beginning to end; to be loyal in a relationship without ever changing.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong moral weight and is typically reserved for serious, long-term commitments like marriage or deep personal loyalties. While it can describe professional dedication, it is most frequently used to praise someone's steadfastness in romantic relationships. It implies a sense of integrity and refusal to be swayed by external temptations.
Examples
He is very serious about relationships and truly remains faithful eternally.
Do you think it is still possible for modern people to remain faithful eternally?
Related words
Common phrases
to be faithful in a relationship
to manage to remain faithful
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe casual interests or short-term hobbies, as it sounds overly dramatic and formal. It is meant for life-long commitments, not for someone who simply likes a specific brand of coffee or a particular sports team.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
