zung1 sing4忠誠忠诚
Jyutpingzung1 sing4
Yalejūng sìhng
Definition
Loyal, faithful, and honest.
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How it's used
忠誠 carries a formal, almost noble weight that makes it sound slightly out of place in casual, everyday banter. While it describes a deep, unwavering commitment, people usually prefer more grounded terms like 講義氣 when talking about loyalty between friends. It is most frequently encountered in professional, political, or historical contexts where the relationship involves a clear hierarchy.
Examples
He is very loyal to the company and has worked there for many years.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 忠誠 to describe a pet, but it sounds overly dramatic and stiff in that context. For pets, use 乖 or 黐人 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
