Definition

1. Verb:
   • To dedicate: To devote something, such as one's time, effort, or life, to a sacred, noble, or serious purpose, often with a sense of solemn commitment.
   • To offer / to consecrate: To give something as an act of devotion, especially to a deity, a cause, or an ideal, implying a total and selfless gift.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cô ấy hiến dâng cả cuộc đời cho khoa học. (She dedicated her entire life to science.)
  • Người lính hiến dâng mạng sống cho Tổ quốc. (The soldier offered his life for the Fatherland.)
  • Họ hiến dâng ngôi đền mới cho vị thần. (They consecrated the new temple to the god.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb "hiến dâng" carries a formal and solemn tone, often used in religious, patriotic, or deeply personal contexts of total commitment. It is stronger and more profound than the more general "hiến tặng" (to donate).

Variants and Related Words

• Hiến (v): to donate, to offer (often used for physical things like blood, organs, or money). (He donates blood.)
• Cống hiến (v): to contribute, to devote (emphasizing valuable contribution to a collective goal). (He contributed greatly to the education sector.)
• Dâng hiến (v): a synonym for "hiến dâng", with the same meaning of solemn offering or dedication.

Synonyms

• Dedicate: To commit to a particular purpose.
• Consecrate: To make or declare something sacred.
• Devote: To give all or most of one's time or resources to an activity or person.
• Offer: To present something for acceptance.

Related Idioms

• Hiến dâng trái tim và linh hồn: To dedicate one's heart and soul.
  • Nghệ sĩ ấy hiến dâng trái tim và linh hồn cho âm nhạc. (That artist dedicates his heart and soul to music.)

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