临危授命 línwēishòumìnglínwéishòumìng to sacrifice one's life Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents línwēishòumìng to sacrifice one's life 临危 臨危 línwēi to face danger To find oneself in a situation of peril or deadly danger; often used in formal phrases about remaining calm or taking a mission when in danger.授命 shòumìng to sacrifice one's life (literary) To give up one's life for a cause; to sacrifice oneself in the face of danger.línwēishòumìng to assign a mission 临危 臨危 línwēi to face danger To find oneself in a situation of peril or deadly danger; often used in formal phrases about remaining calm or taking a mission when in danger.授命 shòumìng to give orders To issue or hand down an order, often referring to a formal mandate given by a head of state.línwéishòumìng to leave a final command 临危 臨危 línwēi on one's deathbed To be close to death from illness or injury; specifically used when referring to a person's final moments or last words.授命 shòumìng to give orders To issue or hand down an order, often referring to a formal mandate given by a head of state.