精忠报国 loyal devotion to the nation
Explanation
指为国家尽忠竭力，不惜牺牲一切。形容极端的爱国精神。
Refers to serving one's country with all one's strength and being willing to sacrifice everything. Describes an extreme patriotic spirit.
Origin Story
南宋时期，金兵大举入侵，中原大地生灵涂炭。岳飞，一位抗金名将，自幼饱读诗书，胸怀家国大义。他母亲在他背上刺下“精忠报国”四个大字，激励他为国效力。岳飞率领岳家军奋勇杀敌，屡建奇功，岳家军纪律严明，军中将士个个精忠报国，誓死捍卫国家领土的完整。他们以精湛的武艺和钢铁般的意志，一次又一次地击溃金兵的侵略，保卫了南宋的江山社稷。然而，奸臣秦桧为了个人利益，陷害岳飞，最终导致岳飞含冤而死。尽管岳飞壮烈牺牲，但他的“精忠报国”精神却世代传承，成为中华民族宝贵的精神财富。
During the Southern Song Dynasty, the Jin army launched a large-scale invasion, causing widespread suffering. Yue Fei, a famous general known for his anti-Jin efforts, had been well-educated since childhood and always had the well-being of his country in his heart. His mother had the four characters "Jing Zhong Bao Guo" (loyal and devoted to the nation) tattooed on his back, encouraging him to serve the country. Yue Fei led the Yue family army in valiant battles, achieving numerous victories. The army's discipline was strict, and its soldiers were known for their loyalty and devotion to their country, swearing to defend its territory to the death. They repelled the Jin forces again and again with their superb martial arts and unyielding spirit, protecting the Southern Song Dynasty. However, the treacherous official Qin Hui, for his own gain, framed Yue Fei, leading to his unjust death. Despite Yue Fei's tragic end, his spirit of "Jing Zhong Bao Guo" has been passed down through generations, becoming a precious spiritual asset of the Chinese nation.
Usage
用于形容对国家无限忠诚，愿意为国家付出一切。
Used to describe unlimited loyalty to one's country and the willingness to give everything for one's country.
Examples
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岳飞精忠报国，抵抗金兵，保卫国家。
Yuè Fēi jīng zhōng bào guó, dǐkàng Jīn bīng, bǎowèi guójiā.
Yue Fei served his country loyally, resisting the Jin soldiers and defending the country.
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他一生都在精忠报国，为国家奉献一切。
Tā yīshēng dōu zài jīng zhōng bào guó, wèi guójiā fèngxiàn yīqiè
He dedicated his whole life to serving his country loyally and sacrificed everything for the country