xả kỉ
Definition
- Verb (archaic):
- To sacrifice oneself (for others): To willingly give up one's own life, well-being, or interests for the benefit of other people or a greater cause. This term carries a strong connotation of selflessness and altruism.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Vị tướng quyết định xả kỉ để cứu đoàn quân. (The general decided to sacrifice himself to save the army.)
- Tinh thần xả kỉ vì cộng đồng thật đáng ngưỡng mộ. (The spirit of self-sacrifice for the community is truly admirable.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in historical, literary, or formal contexts discussing morality, heroism, or profound duty. It is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Hy sinh (v): to sacrifice. This is the modern, general term for sacrifice.
- Cô ấy hy sinh tuổi thanh xuân để chăm sóc gia đình. (She sacrificed her youth to care for her family.)
Synonyms
- Self-sacrifice: The act of giving up one's own interests for others.
- Self-abnegation: The denial or renunciation of one's own interests.
- Altruism: The belief in or practice of selfless concern for others.
Related Concepts
- Vị tha: Altruistic; selfless. An adjective describing the quality of putting others first.
- Quên mình: To forget oneself; to be selfless. A phrase describing a state of not thinking of one's own needs.