牺牲

• 拼音: xī shēng
• 汉字拆解: 牺 = 牛 (ox) + 羲 (phonetic); 牲 = 牛 (ox) + 生 (life). Both relate to sacrificial animals in ancient rituals

含义

To sacrifice; sacrifice. To give up something valuable for a cause, or to die for one's country or a noble purpose.

Can be used as both a verb and a noun. In formal or official contexts, specifically refers to dying for one's country or a righteous cause. In everyday speech, used more broadly to mean giving up something valuable (time, interests, etc.) for something else.

例句

1. 为了照顾生病的母亲，她牺牲了自己的事业发展机会。
2. 这位消防员在救火时英勇牺牲，被追授为烈士。
3. 任何成功都需要一定程度的牺牲，关键是值不值得。

用法指南

语境: formal, military, everyday, emotional

语气: solemn

正确说法

• 父母为孩子牺牲了很多。(Parents sacrifice a lot for their children.)
• 他为国牺牲了。(He died for his country.)

错误说法

• 我今天牺牲了午饭 — 对于小事不用'牺牲'，应该说'我今天没吃午饭'

起源与历史

Originally referred to animals sacrificed in ancient rituals. 牺 and 牲 both contain the 牛 (ox) radical, as cattle were common sacrificial animals. Later extended to mean human sacrifice for noble causes.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal