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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.devote (or dedicate) oneself to; give one's life for (the cause of)
他们献身于教育事业几十年。
They have devoted themselves into the cause of education for dozens of years.
他为革命而光荣献身。
He dedicated his life to revolution.
献身于扶贫事业
dedicate one's life to helping the poor
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- 2
v.(usually said of a woman) give herself to (a man); sacrifice/give her body away to
她为了在戏中扮演主角而献身导演。
She gives her body away to the director in order to play the leading role in the film.
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Word usage
- Note"献身" is different from "委身". "委身" refers to the last resort or unwillingness when handing over fate to others; "献身" refers to willing and proactive behavior.
- Separable word"献" and "身" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他为祖国献了身。
He gave up his life for his country.
那位战士什么时候献的身?
When did the soldier sacrifice himself?