以身殉职 yǐshēnxùnzhí to die in the line of duty Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 以 yǐ preposition by means of to use; by means of; with; using the tool or method introduced身 shēn adjectivenoun life one's life or lifetime殉职 殉職 xùnzhí to die in the line of duty to die while performing one's official duties; to die on the job