"martyr" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 烈士
• 殉道者

Definition

烈士是指因為宗教信仰或某個信念而犧牲或遭受巨大痛苦的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式、宗教或歷史語境，如「基督教殉道者」「政治烈士」。強調為信仰或事業犧牲。比「受害者」更帶榮譽性，也可比喻為某事受苦的人。

Examples

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

他因為拒絕放棄信仰而成為了**烈士**。

Many people remember her as a martyr for freedom.

許多人把她記作自由的**烈士**。

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

這個故事講述了他如何因信仰而成為**殉道者**。

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

有些人認為他裝作**烈士**只是為了吸引注意。

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

歷史上有許多人因捍衛正義而成為**烈士**。

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

別再裝**烈士**了——沒有人逼你每天晚上加班。