忠 is the character for “loyalty“. It is made out of 8 strokes.
| Chinese Character | Simplified Version | Bopomofo | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 忠 | 忠 | ㄓㄨㄥ | Zhōng |
Definition
Loyal; faithful; devoted; fidelity; loyalty; devoted; loyalty; faithfulness; devoted; loyal; devoted to
Historical Origins
The character 忠 has ancient origins, dating back to the oracle bone script. It is a combination of the heart radical 心 and the phonetic component 中 (pronounced zhōng), suggesting a sense of being centered or focused in the heart. Over time, its form has evolved into its current shape.
Vocabulary with the Character 忠
| Chinese | Bopomofo | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 忠誠 | ㄓㄨㄥ ㄔㄥˊ | zhōngchéng | Loyalty |
| 忠告 | ㄓㄨㄥ ㄍㄠˋ | zhōnggào | Advice |
| 忠心 | ㄓㄨㄥ ㄒㄧㄣ | zhōngxīn | Loyalty |
| 忠實 | ㄓㄨㄥ ㄕˊ | zhōngshí | Honest |
| 忠貞 | ㄓㄨㄥ ㄓㄣ | zhōngzhēn | Faithful |
| 忠於 | ㄓㄨㄥ ㄩˊ | zhōngyú | Be Loyal to |
| 忠告 | ㄓㄨㄥ ㄍㄠˋ | zhōnggào | Advice |
| 忠實 | ㄓㄨㄥ ㄕˊ | zhōngshí | Loyal and Honest |
| 忠良 | ㄓㄨㄥ ㄌㄧㄤˊ | zhōngliáng | Loyal and Good |
| 忠於職守 | ㄓㄨㄥ ㄩˊ ㄓˋ ㄕㄡˇ | zhōngyú zhíshǒu | Be loyal to one’s duties |
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