die for a just cause; be martyred
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to die for a just cause; to be martyred; to meet one's death with dignity for righteousness
formalA formal and respectful term used specifically for dying in service of justice, one's country, or a noble cause. Often collocates with adverbs like 从容 (calmly) or 英勇 (heroically).
Gé革
mìng命
liè烈
shì士
cóng从
róng容
jiù就
yì义
，
nián年
jǐn仅
èr二
shí十
wǔ五
suì岁
。
The revolutionary martyr met his death with composure at only twenty-five years old.
Tā他
zài在
zhàn战
chǎng场
shàng上
yīng英
yǒng勇
jiù就
yì义
，
yòng用
shēng生
mìng命
bǎo保
wèi卫
le了
guó国
jiā家
。
He died heroically on the battlefield, defending his country with his life.
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Wén文
Tiān天
xiáng祥
zài在
Yuán元
dà大
dū都
cóng从
róng容
jiù就
yì义
，
liú留
xià下
le了
qiān千
gǔ古
měi美
míng名
。
Wen Tianxiang calmly faced his death in the Yuan capital, leaving behind a legacy that would be praised for ages.