烈士 (liè shì): martyr
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Word info
- Pinyin
- Meaning
- martyr
- Characters
- 2
- Part of speech
- noun
- HSK level
- HSK 7
Full definitions
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- martyr
Chinese explanation
- 为正义事业或国家利益而牺牲生命的人
- 特指在战争、革命或执行危险任务中英勇献身、受到后人尊敬和纪念的人。这个词带有庄重和崇敬的感情色彩，常用于纪念碑、陵园等正式场合。
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Example sentences
Every year on Tomb-Sweeping Day, the school organizes students to visit the martyrs' cemetery to sweep the tombs and remember those heroes who died for their country.
During the War of Resistance Against Japan, many martyrs gave their precious lives to defend their homeland, and their names are engraved on the memorial monument.
This old soldier often tells children stories about martyrs, hoping the younger generation will remember history and cherish peace.
After years of investigation, the government finally confirmed that the soldier who went missing in battle was a revolutionary martyr and notified his family.
The museum displays letters and clothing left by martyrs; each item allows visitors to feel their firm beliefs from those years.
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