respectfully; faithfully; with reverence
Formal, somewhat literary adverb used to describe acting with deep respect, sincerity, or devotion. Often appears in written or ceremonial contexts.
He faithfully continued to uphold his teacher's teachings.
The company president reverently recited the company motto.
Variant using the iteration mark 々; less common but still encountered.
Borrowed from Literary Chinese 拳拳, meaning earnest, sincere, or reverent devotion. It also appears in the classical expression 拳拳服膺, “to hold something faithfully in one’s heart.”