martyr in Chinese
martyr in Chinese is 烈士 — martyr means a person who is killed or made to suffer greatly because of their beliefs, especially religious or political ones.
martyr in Chinese
烈士
Pronounced: liè shì
One who willingly accepts being put to death or willingly accepts challenging and exposing iniquity done to oneself for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after red martyrdom.
What does "martyr" mean?
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noun A person who is killed or made to suffer greatly because of their beliefs, especially religious or political ones.
"The statue honors martyrs who died for the cause of independence."
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noun Someone who exaggerates their suffering to win sympathy or attention.
"Stop playing the martyr and just ask for help."
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verb To kill or persecute someone for their beliefs, or to sacrifice oneself for a cause.
"He was martyred for refusing to recant his views."
martyr in a sentence
- The statue honors martyrs who died for the cause of independence.
- Early Christians who refused to renounce their faith were executed as martyrs.
- Stop playing the martyr and just ask for help.
- He was martyred for refusing to recant his views.
Common Chinese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "martyr" in Chinese?
"martyr" in Chinese is 烈士. martyr means: A person who is killed or made to suffer greatly because of their beliefs, especially religious or political ones.
How do you pronounce 烈士?
"martyr" in Chinese is 烈士, pronounced "liè shì".
How do you use "martyr" in a sentence?
Example: "The statue honors martyrs who died for the cause of independence." In Chinese, "martyr" is 烈士.
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