Definition

Adjective: 1. Constant, steadfast, unchanging: Describes a person's character, attitude, or feelings that remain consistent from beginning to end, without change. 2. Loyal, faithful: Specifically refers to unwavering loyalty and fidelity in a relationship, such as between partners or friends.

Usage

The word thủy chung is used to describe a highly positive and admirable quality of a person. It emphasizes consistency and faithfulness over time, especially in the context of love, friendship, or commitment. - It is often used to praise someone's character. - It is commonly used in the context of romantic relationships to describe a faithful partner.

Usage Examples

• As an adjective:
  • Cô ấy là một người vợ rất thủy chung. (She is a very faithful/loyal wife.)
  • Tình bạn của họ thủy chung suốt mấy chục năm. (Their friendship has been constant/steadfast for decades.)
  • Anh ấy hứa sẽ giữ lòng thủy chung. (He promised to remain loyal/faithful.)

Advanced Usage

• "Thủy chung như nhất": An idiom meaning "consistent from start to finish," "unchanging," or "ever faithful." It reinforces the idea of absolute constancy.
  • Dù gặp khó khăn, tình cảm của họ vẫn thủy chung như nhất. (Despite difficulties, their affection for each other remains absolutely constant.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chung thủy (adjective): This is a synonym with the same meaning (faithful, loyal). The word order is reversed but the meaning is identical. is also very commonly used.
  • Anh ấy là người chồng chung thủy. (He is a faithful husband.)
• Sự thủy chung (noun): The state or quality of being constant and loyal.
  • Anh ta đánh giá cao sự thủy chung trong tình yêu. (He highly values loyalty/faithfulness in love.)

Synonyms

• Trung thành: Loyal, devoted (often used in broader contexts like to a country or cause).
• Kiên định: Steadfast, resolute (emphasizes firmness in belief or opinion).
• Son sắt: (Literally: as solid as iron) Unwavering, ironclad (used for very strong, unbreakable loyalty, often in poetry or literature).

Related Idioms

• "Trước sau như một": An idiom meaning "consistent from start to finish," similar to "thủy chung như nhất."
  • Cô ấy đối xử với mọi người luôn trước sau như một. (She treats everyone consistently.)

adjective

1. constant, loyal