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During the Southern Song Dynasty, the esteemed poet Lu You was a fervent advocate for military endeavors to reclaim lands that had been lost. Despite being repeatedly demoted for his persistent stance, his resolve never wavered.
He frequently appealed to the sovereign, urging the appointment of virtuous officials and the removal of the less capable, though his counsel was seldom adopted. Nevertheless, he maintained unwavering confidence in the eventual restoration of the realm's integrity.
In his celebrated poem 'Jin Cuo Dao Xing' (Song of the Golden Sword), he articulated his profound commitment, writing lines such as: 'A thousand years of history's annals hold shame for those unknown; with a loyal heart, I strive for the welfare of the land.'

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Open the tool →一片丹心 (yī piàn dān xīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unwavering loyalty”.
一片丹心 is pronounced yī piàn dān xīn in Mandarin Chinese.
一片丹心 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
一片红心。指忠诚之心。