Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「烈士徇名」, explained here.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「烈士徇名」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Loyal and righteous people sacrificed their lives to preserve their honor.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
liè shì xùn míng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lit6 si6 seun1 ming4/meng2
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
