效命 (xiào mìng) — to devote oneself to (someone) in loyal service; to obey an order (and carry it out faithfully)
Definition
A formal, literary verb meaning to devote one's life or effort in loyal service to a person or cause. Stronger and more elevated than everyday 服从 or 听命 — it implies risking or giving one's life.
verb
to devote oneself to (someone) in loyal serviceto obey an order (and carry it out faithfully)
Examples
- 效命。Tā yuàn yì wèi guó jiā xiào mìng.He is willing to devote himself to the country.
- ，。Tā wèi guó jiā xiào guò mìng, lì xià xǔ duō gōng láo.He served the country and made many contributions.
- 效命。Jiāng jūn mìng lìng shì bīng men xiào mìng yú zhàn chǎng.The general ordered the soldiers to obey and fight on the battlefield.
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