English–Chinese
“martyr” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinliè shì
Example
为了国家，他被尊为烈士。wèi le guó jiā tā bèi zūn wèi liè shì
He was honored as a martyr for his country.
How to say “martyr” in Chinese
“Martyr” in Chinese is 烈士 (liè shì).
A publicly honored person whose death for a great cause becomes a lasting symbol of courage and sacrifice.
Example sentences with 烈士
学校每年举行纪念活动，弘扬烈士精神。xué xiào měi nián jǔ xíng jì niàn huó dòng hóng yáng liè shì jīng shén
Every year, the school holds a memorial event to carry forward the spirit of martyrs.
Tips for using 烈士
- The word carries the weight of a memorial title, so casual use for an ordinary death can sound exaggerated or disrespectful.