含笑九原 Smiling in the nine springs
Explanation
九原：指墓地。在九泉之下满含笑容。指死后也感到心安，没什么牵挂。
Nine sources: refers to a burial place. A smile in the afterlife. Refers to someone who finds inner peace after death and has no worries.
Origin Story
汉朝名将卫青，一生戎马倥偬，为汉朝立下赫赫战功，保卫了国家的安全，深受百姓爱戴。晚年，他身患重病，知道自己命不久矣。然而，他并没有因此而感到沮丧，反而平静地回顾自己的一生。他想起自己保家卫国，浴血奋战的场景，想起百姓们感激的眼神，想起皇帝的嘉奖，内心充满了自豪和满足。临终前，他微笑着对家人说：“我此生无憾，可以含笑九原了。”卫青的含笑九原，不仅是他个人人生价值的体现，更体现了一种忠君报国的精神，他为后世留下了宝贵的精神财富。
The famous Han Dynasty general Wei Qing spent his life on the battlefield and made great achievements for the Han Dynasty, protecting the country's security and being deeply loved by the people. In his old age, he fell seriously ill and knew that his time was running out. However, he was not discouraged, but calmly reviewed his life. He recalled his battles in defense of his country, the grateful looks of the people, and the emperor's awards. His heart was filled with pride and satisfaction. Before his death, he smiled at his family and said: "I have no regrets in my life, I can die with a smile." Wei Qing's peaceful death is not only a reflection of his personal life value, but also a manifestation of the spirit of loyalty to the country and service to the country. He left precious spiritual wealth for posterity.
Usage
形容人死后感到心安理得，没有遗憾。
Describes someone who finds inner peace after death and has no regrets.
Examples
-
他一生光明磊落，为国为民鞠躬尽瘁，死而无憾，可谓含笑九原。
tā yīshēng guāngmíng lěiluò, wèiguó wèimín jūgōng jìncuì, sǐ'ér wúhàn, kěwèi hánxiào jiǔyuán
He lived a life of integrity, served the country and the people selflessly, and died without regret. He could be said to have a smile on his face even in death.
-
老英雄虽已逝世，但他的功绩将永远铭记于心，他可以含笑九原了。
lǎo yīngxióng suī yǐ shìshì, dàn tā de gōngjì jiāng yǒngyuǎn míngjì yú xīn, tā kěyǐ hánxiào jiǔyuán le
Although the old hero has passed away, his achievements will be remembered forever. He can rest in peace now