忠心赤胆 — “Utterly devoted and loyal”
忠心赤胆 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Utterly devoted and loyal”. Faithful and truehearted. Literally, “Loyal heart and sincere courage”.
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Origin and Story of 忠心赤胆
Tang Sanzang bid farewell to the Tang Emperor and departed Chang'an. Traveling nonstop, he arrived at Famen Temple within a day. The monks welcomed him, offered tea, and after a vegetarian meal, evening fell.
Under the lamplight, the monks discussed Tang Sanzang's journey. Some spoke of the distant waters and high mountains, others of the many tigers and leopards on the road, some of the treacherous ridges and steep cliffs, and others of the poisonous demons and evil monsters that would be difficult to subdue.
Tang Sanzang remained silent, only pointing to his heart and nodding. Puzzled, the monks asked, "Venerable Master, why do you point to your heart and nod?"
Tang Sanzang replied, "When the mind arises, various demons arise; when the mind ceases, various demons cease. I have made a solemn vow before the Buddha statue, and I must fulfill this commitment. I am determined to go to the Western Heaven, meet the Buddha, and obtain scriptures, so that the Dharma may spread and bring lasting peace and prosperity to the world."
Hearing this, everyone praised and lauded him, calling him 'the greatly devoted and sincere Zen Master'.
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More idioms starting with 忠
- zhōng忠bù不kě可jiān兼Cannot serve two masters
- zhōng忠bù不wéi违jūn君The loyal do not go against their lord
- zhōng忠bù不bì避wēi危Loyalty does not avoid danger
- zhōng忠yú于zhí职shǒu守loyal to duty
- zhōng忠xìn信lè乐yì易Loyal, trustworthy, cheerful, and approachable
- zhōng忠hòu厚zhǎng长zhě者kind and honest elder
- zhōng忠jūn君bào报guó国loyal to ruler and devoted to country
- zhōng忠jūn君ài爱guó国loyal to monarch and country
- zhōng忠gào告shàn善dào道sincere advice and kind guidance
- zhōng忠xiào孝bù不bìng并Loyalty and filial piety cannot be reconciled
- zhōng忠xiào孝liǎng两quán全loyal to country and filial to parents
- zhōng忠xiào孝shuāng双quán全perfect in loyalty and filial piety
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What does 忠心赤胆 mean?
忠心赤胆 (zhōng xīn chì dǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Utterly devoted and loyal”.
How do you pronounce 忠心赤胆?
忠心赤胆 is pronounced zhōng xīn chì dǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 忠心赤胆 literally mean?
Literally, 忠心赤胆 means “Loyal heart and sincere courage”. It is used to mean “Utterly devoted and loyal”.
Where does 忠心赤胆 come from?
忠心赤胆 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 忠心赤胆?
形容十分忠诚。