不忘沟壑bù wàng gōu hènever forget that one’s end may be in a ditch or a stream—be ready to sacrifice life for a just cause
❍ 志士不忘在沟壑，勇士不忘丧其元。(《孟子·滕文公下》) The determined officer never forgets that his end may be in a ditch or a stream; the brave officer never forgets that he may lose his head. 不忘沟壑bù wànɡ ɡōu hè形容人应有为正义事业献身的思想准备。won’t forget the ditch and drain, never forget that one’s end may be in a ditch or a stream-be ready to sacrifice life for a just cause |