Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Loyal and faithful: Possessing the qualities of being true, steadfast, and reliable in one's allegiance, duties, or promises. It combines the ideas of loyalty ("trung") and trustworthiness ("tín").
   • True and trustworthy: Characterized by honesty and a consistent adherence to one's word or commitments.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy là một người bạn trung tín. (He is a loyal and faithful friend.)
  • Người lính phải tuyệt đối trung tín với tổ quốc. (A soldier must be absolutely loyal and faithful to the homeland.)
  • Lời hứa trung tín của ông ấy được mọi người tôn trọng. (His true and trustworthy promise is respected by everyone.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, literary, or moral contexts to describe an ideal, virtuous character trait, especially regarding relationships, service, or oaths.
• It can describe not only people but also abstract concepts like love, friendship, or service.
  • Tình yêu trung tín (Loyal and faithful love)

Variants and Related Words

• Trung thành (adj): Loyal, devoted. This is a more common synonym, often used in political or organizational contexts.

  • Công dân trung thành. (A loyal citizen.)

• Trung kiên (adj): Steadfast, unswervingly loyal. Emphasizes perseverance in loyalty.

  • Chiến sĩ trung kiên. (A steadfast soldier.)

• Tín nghĩa (n): Fidelity and righteousness; the virtue of being trustworthy and righteous.

Synonyms

• Loyal: Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance.
• Faithful: Remaining loyal and steadfast.
• Trustworthy: Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
• True: Faithful or loyal.

Related Idioms

• Một lòng một dạ trung tín: To be single-heartedly and wholeheartedly loyal and faithful.

  • Ông ấy phục vụ một lòng một dạ trung tín. (He served single-heartedly and faithfully.)

• Giữ lời trung tín: To keep a faithful promise.

  • Nhà vua giữ lời trung tín với thần dân. (The king kept his faithful promise to his subjects.)