Meaning
忠实 describes someone or something that is loyal, faithful, and reliable. It emphasizes steadfast devotion and trustworthiness, whether in relationships, service, or representation. The word combines 忠 (loyalty/devotion) and 实 (real/solid), suggesting genuine, unwavering fidelity.
Usage
忠实 is commonly used to describe loyal people (忠实的朋友), faithful followers or servants, accurate translations or representations (忠实于原文), and devoted fans or supporters. It carries a positive, formal tone and is more literary than casual speech, though widely understood in all contexts.
Examples
- 01他是公司最忠实的员工之一。.He is one of the company's most loyal employees.
- 02这个译本忠实于原著的风格。.This translation is faithful to the style of the original work.
Characters
Common collocations
- 忠实的朋友loyal friend
- 忠实于to be faithful to
- 忠实读者loyal reader
- 忠实粉丝devoted fan
Antonyms
Origin
The character 忠 combines 中 (middle/center) and 心 (heart), suggesting a heart that is centered and undivided in its loyalty. 实 originally depicted a house full of treasures, representing solidity and truth.