结缨伏剑 — “To sacrifice oneself to uphold justice”
结缨伏剑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sacrifice oneself to uphold justice”. To die for a righteous cause. Literally, “Tying the cap string and falling on the sword”.
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结缨伏剑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
结缨伏剑 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 结缨伏剑
面对严峻的考验，他毅然选择结缨伏剑，捍卫自己的尊严和信念。
Faced with severe trials, he resolutely chose to sacrifice himself to defend his dignity and beliefs.
Idioms Related to 结缨伏剑
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- jié结jiē结shí实shí实firmly and securely
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- jié结shé舌dù杜kǒu口tongue-tied and speechless
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Open the tool →Questions about 结缨伏剑
What does 结缨伏剑 mean?
结缨伏剑 (jié yīng fú jiàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sacrifice oneself to uphold justice”.
How do you pronounce 结缨伏剑?
结缨伏剑 is pronounced jié yīng fú jiàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 结缨伏剑 literally mean?
Literally, 结缨伏剑 means “Tying the cap string and falling on the sword”. It is used to mean “to sacrifice oneself to uphold justice”.
What is the Chinese definition of 结缨伏剑?
结缨：系上帽带；伏剑：拔剑自刎。比喻为维护正义而献身