Definition
烈士 (liè shì) refers specifically to a martyr who died for a noble cause, especially a revolutionary or national hero in modern Chinese history. It is commonly used in official contexts, memorials, and education, and carries strong patriotic connotations.
noun
martyr (especially revolutionary or national hero who died for a cause)
Easily confused
- 劣势liè shìsound-alikedisadvantage; inferior position
Examples
- ，烈士。Měi nián Qīngmíng Jié, xuéxiào dōu huì zǔzhī xuéshēng qù sǎo liè shì mù.Every year at Qingming Festival, the school organizes students to visit the martyrs' graves.
- 烈士。Zhè wèi liè shì wèile guójiā xiànchū le zìjǐ de shēngmìng.This martyr gave his life for the country.
- 烈士，。Wǒmen yào xuéxí liè shì de jīngshén, wèi shèhuì zuò gòngxiàn.We should learn from the martyrs' spirit and contribute to society.
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