tình chung

Definition

1. Noun:

   • Exclusive and faithful love: A deep, committed, and monogamous romantic affection, often implying loyalty and devotion between two partners.
   • A shared/common sentiment: A feeling or emotional state that is mutual or held by a group.

2. Noun (literary, somewhat archaic):

   • One's beloved / chosen one: Refers to the person who is the object of one's exclusive and faithful love.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Họ giữ tình chung suốt đời. (They maintained an exclusive and faithful love throughout their lives.)
  • Tình chung của mọi người là lo lắng cho tương lai. (The common sentiment among everyone is worry for the future.)
  • Nàng là tình chung của đời anh. (She is the beloved of his life.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often found in classic Vietnamese poetry and literature to describe an idealized, devoted love. In modern usage, it can sound formal or poetic.

Variants and Related Words

• Tình yêu chung thủy (n): faithful love, loyal love.
  • Hôn nhân của họ được xây dựng trên tình yêu chung thủy. (Their marriage is built on faithful love.)

Synonyms

• Faithful love: Love characterized by loyalty and steadfastness.
• Devotion: Profound dedication and affection.
• Beloved: A dearly loved person.

Related Idioms

• Chung tình: to be faithful in love (commonly used as an adjective).
  • Anh ấy là người đàn ông chung tình. (He is a faithful man.)