Definition
天职 refers to a duty or mission that feels divinely assigned or morally imperative — not just an ordinary task, but a calling that one is born to fulfill. It is often used in formal or elevated contexts, such as describing a professional's ethical obligation or a person's life purpose.
n.
vocationsacred dutycalling
Examples
- 天职。Jiàoshī de tiān zhí shì jiāoshū yùrén.A teacher's vocation is to educate and nurture students.
- 天职。Bǎohù huánjìng shì měi gè rén yīng jìn de tiān zhí.Protecting the environment is a duty everyone should fulfill.
- 天职。Tā juéde zìjǐ yǒu tiān zhí qù bāngzhù pínkùn értóng.He feels he has a calling to help poor children.
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