粉身碎骨 shattered to pieces
Explanation
形容身体完全粉碎而死。比喻为某种目的或某种危险而牺牲生命。
Describes the state of the body being completely shattered and dead. It is used to describe sacrificing one's life for a specific purpose or danger.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有一位名叫李白的诗人，他一生豪迈不羁，胸怀大志。一日，他听说边关告急，敌军入侵，百姓流离失所。李白心怀家国，不顾个人安危，毅然决然地奔赴前线，他加入了抗击敌军的队伍，与将士们并肩作战。战场上刀光剑影，炮火连天，李白奋勇杀敌，英勇无比。不幸的是，在一次激烈的战斗中，他被乱箭射中，身受重伤，最终壮烈牺牲，粉身碎骨。虽然他离开了人世，但他那种舍生取义，为国捐躯的精神，却永远地铭刻在了人们心中，成为千古传颂的佳话。
In the Tang Dynasty, there was a poet named Li Bai, who was free and unrestrained throughout his life and had great ambitions. One day, he heard that the border was in danger, enemy troops invaded, and the people were displaced. Li Bai, with his heart for the country, disregarded his personal safety, and resolutely rushed to the front line. He joined the ranks of those fighting against the enemy troops and fought side by side with the soldiers. On the battlefield, there was a fierce fighting, with gunfire and smoke everywhere, Li Bai fought bravely and valiantly. Unfortunately, in a fierce battle, he was shot by several arrows, suffered serious injuries, and finally died a heroic death.
Usage
常用来形容为某种崇高的事业或理想而献出生命的壮烈行为。
Often used to describe the heroic act of sacrificing one's life for a noble cause or ideal.
Examples
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为了革命事业，他甘愿粉身碎骨。
wèile gémìng shìyè, tā gānyuàn fěnshēnsuìgǔ
He was willing to sacrifice everything for the revolutionary cause.
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他为了救人，粉身碎骨也在所不惜。
tā wèile jiù rén, fěnshēnsuìgǔ yě zài suǒ bù xī
He was willing to die to save others