zung1 zing1忠貞忠贞
Jyutpingzung1 zing1
Yalejūng jīng
Definition
Loyal and steadfast; faithful and unwavering in allegiance or devotion.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and somewhat heavy weight, often associated with romantic devotion or moral integrity. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe simple reliability or friendship, as it implies a deep, almost solemn commitment that transcends time.
Examples
He is very loyal in relationships and has never changed.
How long do you think this loyal love can last?
Related words
Common phrases
loyal and steadfast
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for general loyalty, but it specifically implies an unshakeable, singular devotion. Using it to describe a loyal employee or a reliable friend sounds overly dramatic or archaic.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
