Definition
奉献 (fèngxiàn) means 'to dedicate/devote oneself to a noble cause' — it highlights selfless, altruistic commitment, often in a formal or written context. 贡献 (gòngxiàn) is similar but broader: it can be a concrete contribution (time, money) and also a noun. 献 (xiàn) focuses on offering/presenting respectfully (e.g. 献花, 献血) and is less exclusive to noble dedication.
verb
to dedicateto devote (oneself or one's efforts to a noble cause)
Easily confused
- 风险fēng xiǎnsound-alikerisk; hazard
Examples
- 奉献。Tā bǎ zìjǐ de yìshēng fèng xiàn gěi le kēxué shìyè.He dedicated his entire life to the cause of science.
- 奉献。Hěn duō zhìyuànzhě wèi shèqū fèng xiàn zìjǐ de shíjiān.Many volunteers dedicate their time to the community.
- 奉献。Zhè wèi yīshēng wèi bìngrén fèng xiàn le quánbù jīnglì.This doctor devoted all his energy to his patients.
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