Definition
舍命 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to risk or sacrifice one's life'. To add aspect or results, split it into 舍 and 命, e.g. 舍了命 (risked one's life). It implies extreme dedication for a person or cause.
v.o.
to risk or sacrifice one's life (often for a cause or another person)
Examples
- 舍命。Tā shě mìng qù jiù nà ge háizi.He risked his life to save that child.
- 。Nà ge zhànshì wèi zǔguó shě le mìng.That soldier sacrificed his life for his country.
- ，。Zài nà chǎng dàhuǒ zhōng, tā shě le mìng jiù chū sān ge rén.In that fire, he risked his life to rescue three people.
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