xùn​jié

to die for one's principles

Senses

殉节/ 殉節 xùn​jié to die for one's principles

To sacrifice one's life to preserve one's honor or integrity, especially out of loyalty to a country, dynasty, or ruler during war or collapse.

殉节/ 殉節 xùn​jié to die for one's husband

(archaic) For a woman to commit suicide following the death of her husband to remain faithful to him or to resist being dishonored.

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