📖 Meaning
To sacrifice one's life for the sake of the nation. It describes the act of giving up one's life in service of the country, representing the ultimate expression of patriotism and loyalty.
📜 Origin Story
This phrase originates from 'Luoyang Qielan Ji' (Records of Buddhist Monasteries in Luoyang) by Yang Xuanzhi of the Northern Wei dynasty. The original passage reads: 'Having seen righteousness and forgotten family, sacrificing life for the country, speaking of such loyalty and heroism, when could one ever forget it?' The text honors those who gave their lives defending the nation, praising their selfless devotion as worthy of eternal remembrance.
💡 Example Usage
抗日战争中，无数将士捐躯殉国，用鲜血换来了民族的独立。
During the War of Resistance against Japan, countless soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country, winning national independence with their blood.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 捐躯殉国
- Pinyin: juān qù xùn guó
- Literal Translation: give up, body, sacrifice for, country
- Category: Morality
- Characters: 4