"martyrdom" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 殉道

Definition

殉道是指因信仰（特別是宗教或政治）而遭受苦難或死亡，也可泛指為某種信仰或事業而忍受巨大痛苦或犧牲。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常用於宗教、歷史或政治語境。既可以指真實的死亡，也可以泛指為信仰而忍受的巨大痛苦。屬於書面或正式語言，口語中罕見。別與“犧牲”混淆，後者範圍更廣。

Examples

Many people honor the martyrdom of historical figures.

許多人緬懷歷史人物的**殉道**。

Her story is one of courage and martyrdom.

她的故事充滿勇氣和**殉道**。

The day of his martyrdom is remembered every year.

每年都會紀念他**殉道**的那一天。

He faced martyrdom rather than give up his beliefs.

他寧願選擇**殉道**，也不放棄信仰。

Throughout history, acts of martyrdom have inspired movements.

縱觀歷史，**殉道**的行為激勵了許多運動。

His poetry often speaks about sacrifice and martyrdom for freedom.

他的詩歌經常談及為自由而**殉道**和犧牲。