舍身 (shě shēn) — to sacrifice one's life (for a cause or to save others); (Buddhism) to renounce worldly life and become a monk
Definition
Literary/classical verb meaning to give up one's life for a cause or to save others. In Buddhist contexts it specifically means renouncing the world to become a monk.
verb
to sacrifice one's life (for a cause or to save others)(Buddhism) to renounce worldly life and become a monk
Examples
- 舍身，。Tā wèi le guó jiā shě shēn qǔ yì, lìng rén jìng pèi.He gave his life for his country and chose righteousness over life — truly admirable.
- 舍身，。Zhè wèi sēng rén shě shēn chū jiā, qián xīn xiū xíng.This monk renounced the world and devoted himself to cultivation.
- ，。Yīng xióng wèi le jiù rén, háo bù yóu yù dì shè le shēn.The hero gave up his life to save others without any hesitation.
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