以身殉国 sacrifice oneself for one's country
Explanation
为了保卫国家而献出生命。体现了崇高的爱国主义精神。
To give one's life to defend the country. It reflects a lofty spirit of patriotism.
Origin Story
话说东汉末年，天下大乱，群雄逐鹿。有个名叫岳飞的少年，从小就立志要报效国家，抗击金兵。他勤学苦练武艺，胸怀壮志，渴望在战场上建功立业。成年后，岳飞投身军营，屡立战功，深受百姓爱戴。公元1141年，岳飞被奸臣秦桧陷害，以莫须有的罪名被杀害，年仅39岁。岳飞临死前，仰天长叹："壮志未酬身先死，常使英雄泪满襟！"他的死，激起了全国人民的愤怒，也成了千古绝唱。岳飞以身殉国，他的爱国精神和英雄气概，将永远铭刻在中华民族的心中。后人为了纪念他，修建了岳王庙，以表达对这位民族英雄的敬仰之情。岳飞的故事，激励着一代又一代的中国人，为国家富强，民族复兴而奋斗。
In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, when the country was in chaos and many warlords were vying for power, there was a young man named Yue Fei. From a young age, he vowed to serve his country and fight against the Jin troops. He diligently trained in martial arts, and harbored ambitious dreams, eager to achieve great feats on the battlefield. As an adult, Yue Fei joined the army, where he repeatedly distinguished himself with bravery and was loved by the people. In 1141, however, he was murdered by the treacherous minister Qin Hui on trumped-up charges, at the age of only 39. Shortly before his death, Yue Fei sighed to heaven: "Before the completion of my ambition, I have died!" His death unleashed the anger of the people and is still praised as a moving example. Yue Fei’s death for the country, and his patriotic spirit and courage, remain inextricably linked to the soul of the Chinese nation.
Usage
用于形容为国捐躯的行为，表达崇高的爱国精神。
Used to describe the act of sacrificing oneself for one's country, expressing a lofty spirit of patriotism.
Examples
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为了国家和民族的利益，他甘愿以身殉国。
wèile guójiā hé mínzú de lìyì, tā gānyuàn yǐ shēn xùnguó
For the benefit of the country and nation, he willingly sacrificed his life.
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这位英雄战士以身殉国，他的精神值得我们永远学习。
zhè wèi yīngxióng zhànshì yǐ shēn xùnguó, tā de jīngshen zhídé wǒmen yǒngyuǎn xuéxí
This heroic warrior sacrificed his life for his country, his spirit is worth learning from forever.