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Chinese
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to contribute; to donate; tax to contribute; to donate; tax; to abandon |
human body
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| trad. (捐軀)
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捐
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軀
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| simp. (捐躯)
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捐
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躯
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Pronunciation
Verb
捐軀
- to devote one's life; to be dedicated
捐軀赴國難，視死忽如歸。
捐躯赴国难，视死忽如归。 - From: c. 3rd century, Cao Zhi (曹植), The White Horse (《白馬篇》)
- Juānqū fù guónàn, shìsǐ hū rúguī.
- Devoted to nothing but the country's rescue,
He stares into the face of Death proud and ready.
- to sacrifice one's life; to lay down one's life
Synonyms
- 捨身 / 舍身 (shěshēn)
- 犧牲 / 牺牲 (xīshēng)
- 獻身 / 献身 (xiànshēn)
- 赴死 (fùsǐ)
- 陣亡 / 阵亡 (zhènwáng) (to die in battle)