chữ trung

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The Chinese character "trung" (忠): This refers specifically to the Hán tự (Chinese character) representing the concept of "trung".
    • The concept of "trung" (loyalty, faithfulness): The core meaning and philosophical principle denoted by the character "trung", encompassing loyalty, devotion, and faithfulness, especially to one's country, ruler, or principles.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Anh ấy đang tập viết chữ "trung". (He is practicing writing the character "trung".)
    • Chữ "trung" một trong những đức tính quan trọng của Nho giáo. (The concept of "trung" is one of the important virtues in Confucianism.)
    • Trong chữ "trung" chữ "tâm", ý nói lòng trung thành phải xuất phát từ trái tim. (In the character "trung", there is the character "tâm" (heart), meaning that loyalty must come from the heart.)
Advanced Usage
  • "chữ trung, chữ hiếu": A common paired phrase referring to the twin Confucian virtues of loyalty (to the nation/ruler) and filial piety (to parents/family).
    • Người quân tử phải giữ trọn chữ trung, chữ hiếu. (A gentleman must fully uphold loyalty and filial piety.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Trung (adj/n): Loyal, faithful; center/middle. (Note: This is the core word, while "chữ trung" specifies the character/concept).
  • Trung thành (adj): Loyal, faithful.
  • Trung nghĩa (n): Loyalty and righteousness.
  • Trung quân (n): Loyalty to the monarch/sovereign.
  • Trung hiếu (n): Loyalty and filial piety (often used together).
Synonyms
  • Lòng trung thành: Loyalty, faithfulness.
  • Sự trung nghĩa: Righteous loyalty.
  • Sự trung tín: Fidelity, trustworthiness.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • Trung quân, ái quốc: Loyal to the sovereign, love the country.
    • Tinh thần trung quân, ái quốc của các nghĩa . (The spirit of loyalty to the king and love for the country of the righteous militiamen.)
  • Trung thần: A loyal minister/official.
    • Sử sách ca ngợi những bậc trung thần. (History books praise those who were loyal ministers.)
  • Làm tròn chữ trung: To fulfill one's duty of loyalty.
    • Ông ấy đã làm tròn chữ trung với đất nước. (He fulfilled his loyalty to the country.)