sincerity; faithfulness; wholehearted devotion
A somewhat formal or literary term for pure-hearted sincerity and unwavering loyalty. Often used in expressions of dedication or patriotic sentiment.
Everyone acknowledges his sincere devotion.
Serve the country with wholehearted loyalty.
Composed of 丹 (red, cinnabar, metaphorically 'true' or 'sincere') and 心 (heart, mind). The combination suggests a heart as pure and true as cinnabar, though the exact historical derivation is uncertain.