Definition
殉 is a bound morpheme (cannot stand alone) that means to sacrifice one's life for a cause or person. It appears as the first element in compounds like 殉职 (die at one's post), 殉国 (die for one's country), 殉情 (die for love), and 殉葬 (be buried alive with the dead in ancient times). The historical practice of being buried alive with the deceased is the older meaning, but modern usage focuses on dying for a duty or ideal.
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(bound form) to die for a causesuch as duty or love(bound form, historical) to be buried alive with the dead
Examples
- 。Tā yīn gōng xùn zhí le.He died in the line of duty.
- 殉。Lìshǐ shàng yǒu hěn duō rén wèi le guójiā xùn guó.Throughout history, many people died for their country.
- ，殉。Zài gǔdài, núlì cháng bèi yòng lái xùn zàng.In ancient times, slaves were often used for sacrificial burial.
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