จงรักภักดี
be loyal
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- 1 be loyal、be faithful、be devoted
This word means to be deeply loyal and devoted to a respected person, ruler, country, or organization, with a formal and serious tone.
be loyal、be faithful、be devoted
It describes being loyal and devoted to someone or something respected, such as a monarch, nation, leader, or organization. It implies respect, gratitude, and commitment, not just liking someone.
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ประชาชนจงรักภักดีต่อพระมหากษัตริย์ pràchaachon coŋ rák phákdii tɔ̀ɔ phrá máhǎa kàsàt The people are loyal to the king. ประชาชนจงรักภักดีต่อพระมหากษัตริย์ details
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เขาจงรักภักดีต่อองค์กร khǎw coŋ rák phákdii tɔ̀ɔ oŋkɔɔn He is loyal to the organization. เขาจงรักภักดีต่อองค์กร details
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ความจงรักภักดีต่อชาติ khwaam coŋ rák phákdii tɔ̀ɔ châat loyalty to the nation ความจงรักภักดีต่อชาติ details
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แสดงความจงรักภักดี sadɛɛŋ khwaam coŋ rák phákdii show loyalty แสดงความจงรักภักดี details
Learning notes
Explanation
จงรักภักดี combines the ideas of deep affection and loyalty. It is much stronger than simply liking or caring about someone; it suggests respect, devotion, and not betraying the person or institution. A common pattern is จงรักภักดีต่อ + target, meaning “to be loyal to ...”. The noun form is ความจงรักภักดี, “loyalty” or “devotion.”
Usage
It is commonly used when speaking about loyalty to the monarchy, a country, an institution, an organization, a leader, or a superior. It fits news, ceremonies, speeches, historical writing, and formal statements.
Caution
It can sound too formal or heavy for ordinary loyalty in friendships or romantic relationships. In contexts involving the monarchy, nation, or politics, it may also sound like a strong public statement of allegiance.
Differences from similar words
1 be loyal synonyms
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ซื่อสัตย์ means honest, sincere, or faithful in a broad everyday sense. จงรักภักดี is heavier and is more often used for loyalty to a ruler, nation, institution, or organization.
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ภักดี also means loyal or faithful and is shorter and somewhat more neutral. จงรักภักดี sounds stronger and more formal, with a sense of devotion and deep respect.
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สวามิภักดิ์ is a formal word for allegiance or submission to a lord or authority. จงรักภักดี is also formal, but it more clearly carries affection, respect, and devotion.