zung1 sat6忠實忠实
Jyutpingzung1 sat6
Yalejūng saht
Definition
Faithful, loyal, and steadfast in one's beliefs.
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How it's used
Focuses on the quality of being unwavering in one's commitment or adherence to a person, cause, or belief. It is frequently used to describe fans, followers, or supporters who remain dedicated over a long period. Unlike terms for simple honesty, this implies a deeper, more enduring bond of reliability.
Examples
He is my most loyal supporter.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is merely honest or truthful in their speech, as that is better expressed by 誠實. Using 忠實 to describe a person's general character can sound slightly formal or literary compared to more casual descriptors.
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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.
