A martyr's reputation
The Chinese idiom Li è sh ì x ù nm í ng means that a loyal and righteous person gives his life to preserve his reputation. It comes from biographies of Boyi in historical records.
Idiom usage
As an object or attributive
Examples
Martyrs are not rewarded with gold.
The origin of Idioms
The biography of Boyi in historical records says, "the greedy husband favors money, the martyr favors fame."
Idiom explanation
The loyal and righteous people gave their lives to preserve their reputation.
Chinese PinYin : liè shì xùn míng
A martyr's reputation
sir , lift your hand high that i may pass under it as under your mercy. gāo tái guì shǒu
allow oneself to be insulted to remain alive. rěn chǐ tōu shēng
where the wind passes , the grass bends -- influence of gentlemen. fēng xíng gé yǎn
Jade without polish is no tool. yù bù zhuó,bù chéng qì
swift movement of calligraphy. lóng shé fēi dòng
hasten out of the house in a great rush. duó mén ér chū
strike where or when the enemy is unprepared. gōng qí bù bèi