Definitions
- 1. martyr
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Word relationships
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Do not confuse 烈士 with 牺牲品, which means 'victim' or 'sacrificial lamb' and lacks the honorable connotation.
Cultural notes
In China, 烈士 is an official honorific title granted by the government to those who die for the nation or a just cause, often commemorated on Martyrs' Day (September 30).
Example Sentences
1 shown他被评为 烈士 。
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