以死明志 yǐsǐmíngzhì to demonstrate one's sincerity by dying Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 以 yǐ preposition by means of to use; by means of; with; using the tool or method introduced死 sǐ verb to die for to die for a cause; to sacrifice one's life for someone or something明志 míngzhì to express one's aspirations To show or state one's sincere convictions, ideals, or determination.