If one's master or superior is disgraced, a subordinate or loyal follower should be prepared to sacrifice their life out of loyalty or to atone for the shame; extreme devotion and readiness to sacrifice for one's superior.
老张对师傅感情深厚，常说“主辱臣死”，意思是师傅受到任何委屈，他都会拼尽全力维护。
Old Zhang had deep affection for his mentor and often said, 'If the mentor is disgraced, the loyal follower should die,' meaning he would do everything in his power to protect his mentor from any grievance.
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