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忠于 (zhōng yú) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

忠于 (zhōng yú) is a Chinese word: be loyal to. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 忠于

动 dòng verb

be loyal to

我们应该忠于祖国。

wǒ men yīng gāi zhōng yú zǔ guó

We should be loyal to our country.

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Word breakdown

忠 zhōng — loyal, faithful, devoted

Words with this character (5)
  • 1 忠告 zhōng gào — advise, counsel HSK 7
    • 忠 loyal, sincere, faithful (indicating advice given with genuine concern)
    • 告 to tell, to inform, to advise (the act of communicating guidance)
    Example

    医生忠告他戒烟。

    yī shēng zhōng gào tā jiè yān

    The doctor advised him to quit smoking.

  • 2 忠实 zhōng shí — loyal, faithful HSK 7
    • 忠 loyal, devoted (to a person or cause)
    • 实 genuine, true, sincere (emphasizing authenticity)
    Example

    这只狗对主人非常忠实。

    zhè zhī gǒu duì zhǔ rén fēi cháng zhōng shí

    This dog is very loyal to its owner.

  • 3 忠心 zhōng xīn — loyalty HSK 7
    • 忠 loyalty, faithfulness, devotion
    • 心 heart, sincere feelings
    Example

    他对国家的忠心从未动摇。

    tā duì guó jiā de zhōng xīn cóng wèi dòng yáo

    His loyalty to the country has never wavered.

  • 4 忠诚 zhōng chéng — loyal HSK 7
    • 忠 loyalty, devotion
    • 诚 sincerity, genuineness
    Example

    狗是人类最忠诚的伙伴。

    gǒu shì rén lèi zuì zhōng chéng de huǒ bàn

    Dogs are humanity's most loyal companions.

  • 5 忠贞 zhōng zhēn — loyal and steadfast HSK 7
    • 忠 loyalty, faithfulness
    • 贞 steadfastness, chastity, constancy
    Example

    她对丈夫始终保持忠贞。

    tā duì zhàng fu shǐ zhōng bǎo chí zhōng zhēn

    She always remains faithful to her husband.

于 yú — to, toward (indicates the object of loyalty)

Words with this character (41)
  • 1 关于 guān yú — about HSK 3
    • 关 relation, concern
    • 于 in, at (classical preposition)
    Example

    这是一本关于中国历史的书。

    zhè shì yī běn guān yú zhōng guó lì shǐ de shū

    This is a book about Chinese history.

  • 2 终于 zhōng yú — finally HSK 3
    • 终 end, final
    • 于 at (indicating point in time)
    Example

    经过多年努力，她终于实现了梦想。

    jīng guò duō nián nǔ lì tā zhōng yú shí xiàn le mèng xiǎng

    After years of effort, she finally realized her dream.

  • 3 于是 yú shì — thereupon, so, consequently HSK 4
    • 于 at, in (classical preposition)
    • 是 this (in classical Chinese)
    Example

    雨停了，于是我们出发了。

    yǔ tíng le yú shì wǒ men chū fā le

    The rain stopped, so we set off.

  • 4 低于 dī yú — below, lower than HSK 4
    • 低 low, lower (provides the core meaning of being at a lower level)
    • 于 than (provides the comparative function to establish comparison)
    Example

    今天的气温低于零度。

    jīn tiān de qì wēn dī yú líng dù

    Today's temperature is below zero degrees.

  • 5 便于 biàn yú — be convenient for HSK 4
    • 便 convenient, easy
    • 于 for, with regard to (preposition)
    Example

    这个设计便于使用。

    zhè ge shè jì biàn yú shǐ yòng

    This design is easy to use.

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Structure & writing
1 忠 zhōng — loyal and devoted, wholehearted sincerity

忠 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 中 zhōng — center; middle point equidistant from all sides
Xpinyin
中 is a component in 9 characters
HSK 1
贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱) 钟 zhōng a hollow metal resonator that produces sound when struck; a bell
HSK 3
种 zhǒng species, the basic unit of biological classification, below genus
HSK 5
冲 chōng to pour boiling water over; (of water current) to strike against
HSK 6
肿 zhǒng to swell (of skin, mucous membrane, muscle, etc. due to circulatory obstruction, inflammation, suppuration, or internal bleeding)
HSK 7
仲 zhòng second among siblings (after 伯, before 叔) 忠 zhōng loyal and devoted, wholehearted sincerity 衷 zhōng inner heart; innermost feelings 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send
1.2 心 xīn — heart (organ that pumps blood)
心 is a component in 51 characters
HSK 1
怎 zěn (colloq.) interrogative pronoun: how, why, what (asking about nature, state, manner, or reason) 息 xī breath; air inhaled and exhaled 您 nín respectful form of 'you' (你) 想 xiǎng to think; to ponder
HSK 2
忘 wàng to forget, fail to remember, omit 思 sī to think, consider, use one's mind 意 yì wish; intention
HSK 3
必 bì certainly; definitely 急 jí anxious; impatient 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 感 gǎn to move (emotionally); to touch 愿 yuàn to be willing; to agree gladly
HSK 4
志 zhì aspiration; determination to achieve something 忽 hū careless, inattentive 态 tài shape; state; appearance 恐 kǒng to fear; to dread 悉 xī complete, entire
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虑 lǜ to think over; to ponder
HSK 5
忍 rěn to endure; to suppress one's feelings 念 niàn to miss; to think of constantly 怨 yuàn resentment; hatred 恋 liàn to be in love, to adore 悠 yōu long-lasting, distant, remote
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慧 huì intelligent; wise 慰 wèi to comfort; to soothe someone's mind
HSK 6
德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 怒 nù to be angry; to feel indignant 恶 è evil deeds; wicked conduct (opposite of '善') 患 huàn calamity; disaster 悲 bēi sad, sorrowful
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惑 huò confused; uncertain about right and wrong 惩 chéng to punish; to discipline, warn 愁 chóu to worry; to feel anxious
HSK 7
忌 jì to envy; to resent 忠 zhōng loyal and devoted, wholehearted sincerity 怂 sǒng (lit.) frightened; alarmed 怠 dài lazy; slack 恕 shù to forgive, to pardon
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恩 ēn kindness; deep benevolence 恳 kěn sincere, earnest 恿 yǒng to instigate or urge someone to do something (see 〖怂恿〗) 悬 xuán to hang up; to suspend in the air 惹 rě to attract, to provoke 愈 yù to recover from illness 愚 yú stupid; foolish 慈 cí kind, benevolent 憋 biē to suppress or hold back (from coming out) 憨 hān foolish; idiotic 芯 xīn peeled rush pith; the central part of a plant 葱 cōng scallion; green onion (a common vegetable or seasoning) 闷 mèn depressed; unhappy in mood

Stroke order

2 于 yú — at; in; on (preposition of place or time)
于 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 7
吁 yù to appeal or call out for a demand 宇 yǔ eaves; by extension, a house or building

于 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order