thủy chung
adjectiveadverb Sino-Vietnamese
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thủy chung means synonym of chung thuỷ.
Also spelled thuỷ chung — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 始終
Meanings of thủy chung in English
Adjective
- literary synonym of chung thuỷ (“maritally faithful”) ≈ chung thuỷ
- literary affectionately faithful like a married couple
Adverb
- literary from beginning to end
- literary synonym of chung thuỷ (“with fidelity”) ≈ chung thuỷ
- literary affectionately faithfully like being married
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 始終 (“from the beginning to the end”), but effectively simply a literary anagram of chung thuỷ (“maritally loyal”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thủy chung mean in English?
thủy chung (adjective) means "synonym of chung thuỷ".
How do you pronounce thủy chung?
Tones: thủy — dipping tone (hỏi), chung — level tone (ngang).
Is thủy chung a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thủy chung is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 始終.