hi sinh
Definition
- Verb:
- To sacrifice: To willingly give up something valuable or important, such as one's life, time, or personal interests, for a greater cause, another person, or a principle.
- To devote / To dedicate oneself: To commit oneself entirely to a duty, goal, or the service of others, often implying personal cost.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Người lính đã hi sinh để bảo vệ tổ quốc. (The soldier sacrificed himself to protect the homeland.)
- Cô ấy hi sinh thời gian rảnh để chăm sóc người bệnh. (She sacrificed her free time to care for the sick.)
- Sự hi sinh của cha mẹ là vô bờ bến. (The sacrifice of parents is boundless.)
Advanced Usage
- The noun form "sự hi sinh" (the sacrifice) is commonly derived from the verb.
- Sự hi sinh của họ sẽ không bao giờ bị lãng quên. (Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hy sinh (v): This is a common alternate spelling of "hi sinh" with identical meaning and usage.
Synonyms
- Sacrifice: To give up something valued.
- Devote: To dedicate time or effort.
- Offer up: To present as an offering, often in a religious or solemn context.
- Forfeit: To lose or give up as a penalty, though this implies less voluntariness.
Related Idioms and Phrases
Hi sinh bản thân: To sacrifice oneself.
- Anh ấy sẵn sàng hi sinh bản thân vì gia đình. (He is willing to sacrifice himself for his family.)
Tinh thần hi sinh: The spirit of sacrifice.
- Đội ngũ y tế làm việc với tinh thần hi sinh cao cả. (The medical team works with a noble spirit of sacrifice.)