trung tín
Definition
- 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.)