mèi​sǐ

to risk one's life

Senses

昧死 mèi​sǐ to risk one's life

To risk death; to act or speak at the risk of a death sentence

昧死 mèi​sǐ [humble self-reference]

(literary) A humble expression used by officials in ancient China when addressing the emperor, meaning to risk death for daring to speak to the monarch

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