奋不顾身 selflessly
Explanation
形容奋勇向前，不顾及自身安危。
To describe someone who bravely charges forward without regard for their own safety.
Origin Story
西汉时期，名将李陵奉命率军抗击匈奴，遭遇强敌，兵力悬殊，最终被迫投降。朝廷官员大多指责李陵贪生怕死，只有司马迁力排众议，认为李陵并非怯懦之辈，他深知李陵在战场上必定奋不顾身，为国杀敌，只是无奈寡不敌众才被迫投降。司马迁因坚持为李陵说话而遭受酷刑，但他始终不改初衷，维护历史的真相。李陵的故事体现了在绝境之中，依然保有的勇气与忠义。即使最终的结局令人惋惜，但他为国家尽忠尽责的精神，依然值得后人敬佩。
During the Western Han Dynasty, the famous general Li Ling was ordered to lead troops against the Xiongnu. He encountered a strong enemy and was outnumbered, ultimately leading to his forced surrender. Most court officials accused Li Ling of cowardice, but only Sima Qian strongly disagreed, arguing that Li Ling was not cowardly. He knew that Li Ling would undoubtedly have fought selflessly and devoted himself for the country on the battlefield had he not been outnumbered. Sima Qian was tortured for his defense of Li Ling, but he remained steadfast in his convictions, upholding the truth of history. Li Ling’s story embodies courage and loyalty even in desperate circumstances. Though the ultimate outcome is regrettable, his dedication and loyalty to the state continues to deserve admiration.
Usage
作谓语、定语、状语；形容不怕牺牲，奋勇向前。
As predicate, attributive, adverbial; describes someone who is not afraid of sacrifice and bravely moves forward.
Examples
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面对危险，战士们奋不顾身地冲锋陷阵。
miàn duì wēixiǎn, zhànshìmen fèn bù gù shēn de chōngfēng xiànzhèn
In the face of danger, the soldiers charged into battle without hesitation.
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为了救落水儿童，他奋不顾身地跳入冰冷的河水中。
wèi le jiù luòshuǐ értóng, tā fèn bù gù shēn de tiào rù bīnglěng de héshuǐ zhōng
To save the drowning child, he jumped into the icy river without a second thought.