牺牲

xī shēng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to sacrifice one's life
to sacrifice (sth valued)
beast slaughtered as a sacrifice

Definition

为了正义的目的或为了他人而舍弃自己的生命、利益或财物。

To give up one's life, interests, or possessions for a righteous cause or for others.

Usage

常用于描述为了国家、集体或他人利益而做出的重大奉献，也指在某种情况下不得不放弃某些东西。

Often used to describe major contributions made for the benefit of the country, group, or others, and also refers to having to give up something under certain circumstances.

Examples

1 消防员为了救人牺牲了自己的生命。(The firefighter sacrificed his life to save others.)
2 她牺牲了休息时间来完成项目。(She sacrificed her rest time to complete the project.)
3 为了家庭，父母常常牺牲自己的需求。(Parents often sacrifice their own needs for the family.)
4 在战争中，许多战士英勇牺牲。(Many soldiers heroically sacrificed their lives in the war.)
5 他牺牲了个人利益，维护了团队的和谐。(He sacrificed personal interests to maintain team harmony.)

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