zhì​shēn

to dedicate one's life

  • created sense approved 致身 · zhì​shēn · to dedicate one's life — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    致身

    zhì​shēn

    to dedicate one's life

    to dedicate or give one's life to a cause; to commit oneself fully to a career or goal

    致, 身

    致 (literal) → 致 · zhì · to devote 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · life

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  • created sense approved 致身 · zhì​shēn · to enter officialdom — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    致身

    zhì​shēn

    to enter officialdom

    (literary) to attain a high social rank or official position; to find a place for oneself in society

    致 (literal) → 致 · zhì · to attract 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · status

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