殉seon1職zik1

English

1. to die in the line of duty
2. to die in the line of duty; to be killed as a result of doing one's job; usually used respectfully

粵語 — Cantonese

1. 因為執行職務而死亡；通常帶有幾分敬意

Examples

• 沙士期間，有幾位醫護人員不幸染病而殉職。

  During the SARS outbreak, several healthcare workers contracted the disease and, unfortunately, passed away.