Definition

Adjective: - Faithful in love; loyal to one's partner: Describes a person who is devoted and steadfast in romantic love, maintaining fidelity and deep affection for one person. - Constant; unwavering in affection: Characterizes a consistent and unchanging emotional commitment within a relationship.

Usage Examples

• (He is a very faithful man.)
• (She hopes to find a constant/steadfast love.)
• (Despite the distance, their affection for each other remains unwavering.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used to praise a person's character in the context of romantic relationships. It carries a strong positive connotation of virtue, reliability, and depth of feeling.
• It can be used to describe the nature of the love itself (e.g., ) or the person who possesses this quality (e.g., ).

Variants and Related Words

• Chung thủy (adj): Loyal, faithful (often interchangeable with , but can have a slightly broader application beyond just romantic love).
  • Anh ấy là người bạn chung thủy. (He is a loyal friend.)

Synonyms

• Faithful: Remaining loyal and steadfast.
• Loyal: Showing firm and constant support or allegiance.
• Devoted: Very loving or loyal.
• Constant: Remaining the same; unchanging.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Một lòng một dạ: To be single-hearted and devoted; to be wholeheartedly committed.
  • Cô ấy một lòng một dạ với chồng. (She is wholeheartedly devoted to her husband.)
• Thủy chung: (From : beginning, and : end) To be faithful from start to finish; constant.
  • Họ sống với nhau trọn đời thủy chung. (They lived together their whole lives, constant till the end.)

verb

1. To love only one person, to be steadfast in love