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

HSK 6

他为革命献出了自己的生命。

Tā wèi gémìng xiànchū le zìjǐ de shēngmìng.

He gave his life for the revolution.

HSK 7-9

她把毕生精力献出给了教育事业。

Tā bǎ bìshēng jīnglì xiànchū gěi le 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