verb, pronoun · to give up something of value for the sake of other considerations

为了照顾孩子，她牺牲了自己的业余时间。

verb, particle, pronoun · to give up one's life for a cause or country

他为保卫祖国英勇牺牲了。

verb · an animal slaughtered and offered as a religious sacrifice

在这个古代传说中，村民们向神灵进献牺牲以祈求雨水。