xả thân
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Definition
- Verb:
- To sacrifice one's life; to sacrifice oneself: To willingly give up one's own life or safety for a greater cause, such as one's country, a noble ideal, or to save others. It implies a complete and selfless dedication, often in a heroic context.
- To throw oneself into; to devote oneself wholeheartedly: In a broader, often less literal sense, it means to commit all of one's energy and effort to a task or mission without regard for personal comfort or safety.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Người lính sẵn sàng xả thân vì Tổ quốc. (The soldier was ready to sacrifice his life for the Fatherland.)
- Cô ấy xả thân vào công việc cứu hộ. (She threw herself into the rescue work.)
- Họ xả thân chiến đấu đến viên đạn cuối cùng. (They fought selflessly until the last bullet.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is most powerful and commonly used in the construction "xả thân vì..." (to sacrifice oneself for...), followed by the object of the sacrifice (e.g., – for the country, – for the people, – for an ideal).
- It carries a strong connotation of heroism, patriotism, and ultimate commitment. It is not used for trivial or everyday sacrifices.
Variants and Related Words
- Hi sinh (v): To sacrifice. This is a more general and commonly used term for sacrifice, which can range from small personal sacrifices to the ultimate sacrifice of one's life. "Xả thân" is a more intense and specific subset of "hi sinh."
- Quên mình (v): To forget oneself; to be selfless. This emphasizes the aspect of disregarding one's own interests.
Synonyms
- Sacrifice oneself: To give up one's life or interests for a cause.
- Devote oneself: To dedicate oneself completely.
- Throw oneself into: To begin doing something with great energy and enthusiasm.
Related Idioms
- Xả thân vì nghĩa lớn: To sacrifice oneself for a great righteousness/cause. This idiom underscores the noble and principled nature of the act.
- Tinh thần xả thân vì nghĩa lớn của các anh hùng. (The spirit of self-sacrifice for a great cause of the heroes.)
- sacrifice one's life