出生入死
Meanings
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- 1.from the cradle to the grave (idiom); to go through fire and water
- 2.brave
- 3.willing to risk life and limb
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Wiktionary
- 1.risking one's life; without regard to one's own life
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Etymology
From Tao Te Ching. This phrase 出生入死 has various interpretations, including "coming forth into life and entering death" or "exiting life and entering death" (see 出生 (chūshēng)). The meaning "to risk one's own life" is attested earliest in 秋興賦 Evocative Rhapsody on Autumn by 潘岳 (Pan Yue)
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Components
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