誓死不二 — “Swear to die, without a second loyalty”
誓死不二 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to swear to remain unswerving in one's loyalty or conviction until death; to be absolutely steadfast and faithful”. Literally, “Swear to die, without a second loyalty”.
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Origin and Story of 誓死不二
During the Spring and Autumn period, Li Li, an official in charge of prisons in the State of Jin, was known for his integrity and impartiality in handling cases. He strictly adhered to the law in all judgments and sentences, treating high-ranking officials and common people equally, ensuring that laws were followed and crimes punished.
He discovered a wrongful death sentence and, believing himself responsible, ordered his subordinates to bind him and bring him before Duke Wen of Jin. Duke Wen wished to release him, but Li Li asserted that he must be sworn to uphold the law until death, demonstrating unwavering commitment.
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- shì誓bù不liǎng两lì立sworn enemies, cannot coexist
- shì誓bù不bà罢xiū休vow not to give up until goal achieved
- shì誓yǐ以jiǎo皦rì日vow eternal love and devotion
- shì誓tóng同shēng生sǐ死pledge to live and die together
- shì誓tiān天zhǐ指rì日swear a solemn oath to heaven and sun
- shì誓tiān天duàn断fā发make a solemn vow with strong determination
- shì誓shān山méng盟hǎi海pledge eternal love as vast as mountains
- shì誓wú无èr二xīn心Vow unwavering loyalty
- shì誓wú无èr二zhì志Pledge unswerving loyalty
- shì誓rì日zhǐ指tiān天swear by the sun and sky
- shì誓sǐ死bù不cóng从vow to defy to the death
- shì誓sǐ死bù不qū屈Vow to die rather than yield
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What does 誓死不二 mean?
誓死不二 (shì sǐ bù èr) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to swear to remain unswerving in one's loyalty or conviction until death; to be absolutely steadfast and faithful”.
How do you pronounce 誓死不二?
誓死不二 is pronounced shì sǐ bù èr in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 誓死不二 literally mean?
Literally, 誓死不二 means “Swear to die, without a second loyalty”. It is used to mean “to swear to remain unswerving in one's loyalty or conviction until death; to be absolutely steadfast and faithful”.
Where does 誓死不二 come from?
誓死不二 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to modern Chinese. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 誓死不二?
誓死：立下志愿，至死不变。至死也不变心。形容意志坚定专一。