献出

獻出

xiànchū

verb

Meanings

1 to offer up
2 to give (as tribute or sacrifice)
3 to devote (one's life, time, etc.)

Characters

offer / present

Examples

他为革命献出了自己的生命。

Tā wèi gémìng xiànchūle zìjǐ de shēngmìng.

He gave his life for the revolution.

她把毕生精力献出给了教育事业。

Tā bǎ bìshēng jīnglì xiànchū gěile jiàoyù shìyè.

She devoted her life's energy to the cause of education.

Tips

usage

Solemn/formal. Common collocations: 献出生命 (xiànchū shēngmìng, give one's life), 献出爱心 (xiànchū àixīn, offer one's loving care). For everyday "give" use 给 (gěi) instead.

Stroke Order

献 xiàn

出 chū