Chinese Dictionary

Usage of the character 殉

to be buried with the dead
to die for a cause

to die for one's country

to die in the line of duty

to die for a just cause

to be buried alive as sacrifice (together with husband or superior)

to sacrifice oneself in a just cause
a victim of a disaster

to die for one's religion

(of servants etc) to be buried alive with the deceased; (of utensils etc) to be buried with the dead

to die together in the name of love
to sacrifice oneself for love

to sacrifice one's life by loyalty (to one's prince, one's husband etc)

yīngōngxùnzhí

to die in the course of performing one's duty (idiom)