烈士 lièshì martyr
How to remember 烈士: 烈 fiery + 士 scholar = martyr.
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How it is used
- 'Martyr' - 革命烈士 (gémìng lièshì) a revolutionary martyr; 烈士陵园 martyrs' cemetery.
- Honorific for those who died for a noble cause, esp. the nation.
- Solemn/official; a term of high respect.