zung1 loeng4忠良
Jyutpingzung1 loeng4
Yalejūng lèuhng
Definition
Loyal, faithful, and honest people.
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How it's used
忠良 carries a slightly formal or literary weight, often evoking a sense of moral integrity that goes beyond simple honesty. While it can describe a person's character in daily life, it is frequently encountered in historical dramas or descriptions of loyal subjects in traditional narratives. Using it to describe a friend might sound a bit old fashioned or overly dramatic compared to more common descriptors like 老實.
Examples
He is a faithful and honest person, everyone trusts him a lot.
Related words
Common phrases
to be a person of faithful and honest character
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe everyday reliability or punctuality, as it specifically refers to moral character and loyalty rather than competence or efficiency.
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