为国捐躯

為國捐軀
wèiguó-juānqū
idiom #23,668

Meanings

  1. 1 to die for one's country
  2. 2 to sacrifice one's life for the nation

Examples

Wúshù yīngxióng érnǚ wèiguó-juānqū, huàn lái le jīnrì de hépíng.
Countless heroes gave their lives for the country, bringing about today's peace.
Tā zài zhànchǎng shàng wèiguó-juānqū, lìngrén jìngyǎng.
He died on the battlefield for his country, earning everyone's respect.

Tips

usage
为国捐躯 is formal and solemn, used in speeches, historical texts, and memorials. 捐躯 (to sacrifice one's body/life) is a literary expression not used in casual speech.

Stroke Order

wéi
guó
juān