致力

zhìlì

verb #8,282

Meanings

1 to devote oneself to
2 to dedicate efforts to

Characters

to send; to devote

strength; effort

Examples

他致力于环境保护事业。

Tā zhìlì yú huánjìng bǎohù shìyè.

He is dedicated to environmental protection.

这家公司致力于开发新技术。

Zhè jiā gōngsī zhìlì yú kāifā xīn jìshù.

This company is devoted to developing new technology.

她一生致力于教育工作。

Tā yīshēng zhìlì yú jiàoyù gōngzuò.

She devoted her whole life to education.

Tips

grammar

致力 is almost always followed by 于 (yú) + goal/cause. The pattern is: 致力于 + noun phrase.

Stroke Order

致 zhì

力 lì