tóu​shēn HSK7

to throw oneself into

  • created sense approved 投身 · tóu​shēn · to throw oneself into — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    投身

    tóu​shēn

    to throw oneself into

    To devote oneself heart and soul to a cause, such as a revolution or a movement; to commit oneself fully to a task or organization.

    投, 身

    投 (literal) → 投 · tóu · to throw 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · self

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  • created sense approved 投身 · tóu​shēn · to seek refuge — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    投身

    tóu​shēn

    to seek refuge

    To go to someone for employment, shelter, or protection, often by entering their service as a dependent

    投 (literal) → 投 · tóu · to join 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · self

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  • created sense approved 投身 · tóu​shēn · to sacrifice one's life — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    投身

    tóu​shēn

    to sacrifice one's life

    To give up one's life for a cause or to throw oneself into mortal danger out of gratitude or duty

    投 (literal) → 投 · tóu · to jump into 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · life

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