致力于

致力於

zhìlìyú

verb HSK 7

Meanings

1 to devote oneself to
2 to be committed to
3 to dedicate efforts to

Characters

to send; to devote

strength; effort

Examples

他一生致力于科学研究。

Tā yìshēng zhìlìyú kēxué yánjiū.

He devoted his whole life to scientific research.

公司致力于开发新技术。

Gōngsī zhìlìyú kāifā xīn jìshù.

The company is committed to developing new technology.

Tips

usage

致力于 is formal and written. It implies sustained, serious commitment—not casual effort. Common in news, academic writing, and official statements.

grammar

致力于 is always followed by a noun or verb phrase: 致力于教育 (committed to education), 致力于改善环境 (committed to improving the environment). The 于 cannot be dropped.

Stroke Order

致 zhì

力 lì

于 yú