hiến thân
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Verb:
- To sacrifice oneself / to devote oneself: To give up one's own life, interests, or well-being completely for a cause, ideal, or another person. It implies a profound and total commitment.
- To offer one's body (archaic/literary): In older or specific literary contexts, it can refer to a woman giving herself physically, often with connotations of surrender or loss of virtue.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ấy sẵn sàng hiến thân cho khoa học. (He is ready to sacrifice himself for science.)
- Nhiều chiến sĩ đã hiến thân vì độc lập của Tổ quốc. (Many soldiers sacrificed their lives for the independence of the Fatherland.)
- Trong tác phẩm, nhân vật nữ đã hiến thân để cứu gia đình. (In the literary work, the female character offered her body to save her family.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, solemn, or patriotic contexts to describe ultimate devotion. It carries a stronger, more absolute connotation than general words for "contributing" or "dedicating."
Variants and Related Words
- Hiến dâng (v): to dedicate, to offer. Often used for less extreme forms of giving, such as time or effort.
- Cô ấy hiến dâng cả tuổi thanh xuân cho nghệ thuật. (She dedicated her entire youth to art.)
- Hiến tặng (v): to donate (commonly used for organs, blood, or possessions).
- Hiến tặng nội tạng là một nghĩa cử cao đẹp. (Organ donation is a noble act.)
Synonyms
- To sacrifice oneself: To give up something valuable, especially one's life.
- To devote oneself: To dedicate all one's time and effort.
- To give oneself: To offer oneself completely.
Related Idioms
- Hiến thân vì nghĩa lớn: To sacrifice oneself for a great righteousness/cause.
- Câu chuyện kể về những anh hùng hiến thân vì nghĩa lớn. (The story tells of heroes who sacrificed themselves for a great cause.)
- Sacrifice one's life
- Hiến thân cho đất nướcTo sacrifice one's life to the country