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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
- To love only one person, to be steadfast in love