thí mạng

Definition

Verb:
- To risk one's life; to sacrifice one's life: "thí mạng" means to act with complete disregard for one's own life or safety, often for a cause or to achieve an objective. It implies a willingness to sacrifice oneself.
- To act recklessly or with extreme effort, disregarding consequences: In a more informal sense, it can describe acting with extreme, almost desperate force or energy, without caring about the potential negative outcomes.

Usage Examples

Verb:
- Anh ấy sẵn sàng thí mạng để cứu đồng đội. (He is willing to risk his life to save his comrades.)
- Tên cướp bị truy đuổi đã chạy thí mạng. (The robber being chased ran for his life, desperately.)
- Đừng có nói thí mạng như vậy, sẽ gây hiểu lầm đấy. (Don't speak so recklessly; it will cause misunderstandings.)

Advanced Usage

The term often carries a dramatic or informal tone. It is used to emphasize extreme effort or sacrifice.
It can be used literally (sacrificing life) or figuratively (exerting extreme effort in a non-life-threatening situation, like work or speech).

Variants and Related Words

Hy sinh (verb): to sacrifice. This is a more general and formal term for sacrifice, not necessarily implying the reckless connotation of "thí mạng."
Liều mạng (verb): to act recklessly, to gamble with one's life. Very close in meaning, emphasizing the risk-taking aspect.

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Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Related Idioms

While "thí mạng" itself is often used in phrases, there is no direct, common English idiom that is its exact equivalent. The concept is captured by phrases like "to risk life and limb," "to go all out (without regard for consequences)," or "to throw caution to the wind."

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