hữu thủy hữu chung
Definition
- Idiom:
- From beginning to end / Consistently: Describes an attitude or action that remains unchanged and steadfast from the start to the finish of an endeavor.
- To see something through / To be constant: Implies unwavering commitment, reliability, and the quality of completing what one has started without faltering.
Usage Examples
- Idiom:
- Anh ấy là người hữu thủy hữu chung, luôn hỗ trợ dự án đến phút cuối. (He is a consistent person, always supporting the project until the very end.)
- Tình bạn của họ thật hữu thủy hữu chung. (Their friendship is truly constant from beginning to end.)
- Để thành công, bạn cần có tinh thần hữu thủy hữu chung. (To succeed, you need a spirit of seeing things through.)
Advanced Usage
- This idiom is formal and literary, often used to praise someone's character, dedication in relationships, or perseverance in long-term commitments like work, study, or personal goals.
Variants and Related Words
- Trước sau như một (idiom): To be consistent from start to finish; to remain unchanged.
- Cô ấy trước sau như một, luôn giữ vững lập trường. (She is consistent, always maintaining her stance.)
Synonyms
- Consistent: Acting or done in the same way over time.
- Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
- Unwavering: Not wavering; steady or resolute.
Related Idioms
- Có đầu có đuôi: To have a head and a tail; to do something thoroughly and properly from start to finish.
- Câu chuyện của cô ấy luôn có đầu có đuôi. (Her stories always have a proper beginning and end.)