天职 (tiān zhí) — vocation; sacred duty; calling
Definition
A solemn 'calling or sacred duty' — something you feel destined or morally bound to do, stronger than 责任 (responsibility) and more elevated than 义务 (obligation).
noun
vocationsacred dutycalling
Examples
- 天职。Jiào shī de tiān zhí shì jiāo shū yù rén.A teacher's vocation is to educate and nurture students.
- 天职。Bǎo hù huán jìng shì měi gè rén yīng jìn de tiān zhí.Protecting the environment is a duty everyone should fulfill.
- 天职。Tā jué de zì jǐ yǒu tiān zhí qù bāng zhù pín kùn ér tóng.He feels he has a calling to help poor children.
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