xiàn shēn
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  • 1

    v.devote (or dedicate) oneself to; give one's life for (the cause of)

    • tā men xiàn shēn yú jiào yù shì yè jǐ shí nián

      他们献身教育事业

      They have devoted themselves into the cause of education for dozens of years.

    • tā wèi gé mìng ér guāng róng xiàn shēn

      革命光荣献身

      He dedicated his life to revolution.

    • xiàn shēn yú fú pín shì yè

      献身扶贫事业

      dedicate one's life to helping the poor

  • 2

    v.(usually said of a woman) give herself to (a man); sacrifice/give her body away to

    • tā wèi le zài xì zhōng bàn yǎn zhǔ jué ér xiàn shēn dǎo yǎn

      扮演主角献身导演

      She gives her body away to the director in order to play the leading role in the film.

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.
  • "献" and "身" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 祖国

      He gave up his life for his country.

    • 战士什么时候

      When did the soldier sacrifice himself?