- 忠誠 — loyalty, allegiance
- 忠実 — faithful, devoted
- 忠告 — advice, warning
- 忠義 — loyalty and righteousness
- 忠魂 — loyal soul, loyal spirit
忠 combines the heart radical (心) with the sound element 中 (center). It reflects a heart that is centered, honest, and committed — expressing sincerity and loyal intent from within.
彼は 国に 忠を 尽くした。
He devoted his loyalty to his country.
忠告をありがとう。
Thank you for the advice.
チュウ is the on-yomi used in compound words like 忠誠 and 忠告. This kanji is mostly seen in formal or written contexts related to devotion and moral duty.