"martyr" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 烈士
• 殉道者

Definition

烈士是指为宗教信仰或某个信念而牺牲或遭受巨大痛苦的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式、宗教或历史语境，如“基督教烈士”、“政治烈士”。强调为信仰或事业牺牲。比“受害者”更带有荣誉性，也可比喻为某事受苦的人。

Examples

He became a martyr because he refused to give up his faith.

他因为拒绝放弃信仰而成为了**烈士**。

Many people remember her as a martyr for freedom.

许多人把她记作自由的**烈士**。

The story tells how he died a martyr for his beliefs.

这个故事讲述了他如何因为信仰而成为**殉道者**。

Some people think he acts like a martyr just to get attention.

有些人认为他装作**烈士**只是为了引起关注。

Throughout history, many have become martyrs standing up for justice.

历史上有许多人因坚持正义成为了**烈士**。

Stop playing the martyr—no one is forcing you to work late every night.

别再装**烈士**了——没人逼你每天晚上都加班。