To sacrifice one's entire family fortune to help alleviate significant difficulties or crises, often for a greater good.
在那个特殊时期，许多热心人士都愿意毁家纾难，共同应对眼前的挑战。
During that special period, many warm-hearted individuals were willing to sacrifice their family fortunes to jointly face the immediate challenges.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
In 665 BC, Lingyin (Prime Minister) Ziyuan of the Chu state led an army to attack the Zheng state. After retreating, he took residence in the royal palace, intending to usurp the late King Wen of Chu's wife.
The ministers of Chu devised a plan to eliminate Ziyuan and appointed Dougu Yutu as the new Lingyin.
Seeing the state's poverty and weakness, Dougu Yutu donated all of his family's assets to relieve the state's difficulties.
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