以死明志 yǐ sǐ míng zhì

DEFINITIONS

  1. to demonstrate one's sincerity by dying

CHARACTERS

以 yǐ
HSK 2
by means of; thereby, therefore; consider as; in order to
死 sǐ
HSK 4
die; dead; death
明 míng
HSK 1
bright, light, brilliant; clear
志 zhì
HSK 4
purpose, will, determination; annals