Chinese
xīshēng
Meaning: to sacrifice; sacrifice
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

為了保護國家,許多士兵犧牲了自己的生命。
为了保护国家,许多士兵牺牲了自己的生命。
In order to protect the country, many soldiers sacrificed their own lives.
那些戰士為了保衛國家而犧牲了。
Those warriors sacrificed themselves to defend the country.
許多烈士為了國家的獨立而犧牲了生命。
Many martyrs sacrificed their lives for the country's independence.
我寧可犧牲生命,也不願投降。
I would rather sacrifice my life than surrender.
他為了保衛國家而壯烈犧牲了。
He sacrificed his life heroically to defend the country.

Usage Notes

Refers to giving up something valuable, often life or interests, for a greater cause.

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