Definition
牺牲 (xīshēng) is the common, versatile verb for 'to sacrifice' — giving up something valued (life, time, interests) for a greater cause. 致命 (zhìmìng) is a formal/literary synonym used only for sacrificing one's life, much narrower in scope. 供奉 (gòngfèng) specifically refers to making offerings to a deity or ancestor, not to personal sacrifice.
verb
to sacrifice (one's life, time, interests, etc.)
Examples
- ，牺牲。Wèile guójiā, tā xī shēng le zìjǐ de shēngmìng.He sacrificed his life for his country.
- ，牺牲。Wèile chénggōng, tā xī shēng le hěn duō xiūxī shíjiān.She sacrificed a lot of rest time for success.
- 牺牲。Tāmen xī shēng le xǔduō jiàqī lái wánchéng rènwu.They sacrificed many holidays to complete the task.
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