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烈士

liè shì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • martyr

Definition

为正义事业而牺牲的人

A person who dies for a just cause, especially for the country or the people.

Usage

通常指在革命、战争或重大事件中为国家和人民牺牲的英雄人物，常用于纪念和表彰。

Usually refers to heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country or people during revolutions, wars, or major events, often used in commemorative and honorary contexts.

Examples

  • 1 烈士的英勇事迹永远激励着我们。(The heroic deeds of the martyrs always inspire us.)
  • 2 清明节，人们纷纷前往烈士陵园扫墓。(During Qingming Festival, people visit the martyrs' cemetery to pay respects.)
  • 3 他被追认为革命烈士。(He was posthumously recognized as a revolutionary martyr.)
  • 4 这座烈士纪念碑是为了纪念那些为国捐躯的英雄而建的。(This martyr monument was built to honor those who gave their lives for the country.)
  • 5 我们要学习烈士无私奉献的精神。(We should learn from the selfless spirit of the martyrs.)
  • 6 烈士家属受到了国家和社会的关怀。(The families of martyrs receive care from the state and society.)

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