殉 (xùn) — (bound form) to die for a cause, such as duty or love; (bound form, historical) to be buried alive with the dead
Definition
A bound (bookish) verb that only appears in compounds like 殉职 ('die in the line of duty') or 殉国 ('die for one's country'). The historical sense 殉葬 ('be buried alive with the dead') is the original meaning.
bound form
(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。Lì shǐ shàng yǒu hěn duō rén wéi le guó jiā xùn guó.Throughout history, many people died for their country.
- ，殉。Zài gǔ dài, nú lì cháng bèi yòng lái xùn zàng.In ancient times, slaves were often used for sacrificial burial.
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