What does martyrdom mean?

Martyrdom means: sacrificing one’s life for justice and truth.

Synonyms of martyrdom

1. Martyrdom: to devote oneself to a certain religious belief.

2. Daoxiao: A certain idea is suppressed and cannot be expressed.

3. Bowing: bowing down.

4. Tao Zang: A comprehensive collection of Taoist classics. Including Taoist books from the Zhou and Qin periods onwards and Taoist classics since the Six Dynasties. Hidden (zàng).

5. Martyrdom: "Mencius: Devotion to the Heart": "There is a way in the world, and one must sacrifice one's life with the way." Zhao Qi's note: "Marty means to follow. There is a way in the world, and one must follow the king's way and follow the way. "Through one's own efforts, one's merits are real." Later, it refers to dedicating one's life to achieve a certain goal.

6. Burial with sacrifice: An ancient custom that forced the deceased's wives, concubines, slaves, etc. to be buried with them. It also refers to burying with figurines, property, and utensils.

7. Suicide for love: suicide due to frustration in love and despair.

8. Died in the line of duty: Died in the line of duty refers to the death of a certain official due to official duties. It is a commendatory term.

Examples of martyrdom

1. This resolute politician led the "Orange Revolution", but lost to Viktor Yanukovich in the presidential election. Strangely, she was not a saint or a martyr.

2. Don’t be hasty, let alone simply equate martyrdom with suicide. Although the ending is to understand life, its meaning and weight in people’s hearts are as light as a feather and as heavy as a Mount Tai. Don't.