Definition
投身 (tóu shēn) means 'to throw oneself into' a cause, career, or movement — it emphasizes a wholehearted, often passionate commitment to a larger purpose. Unlike 投入 (tóu rù), which can mean investing time/money or being absorbed in a task, 投身 is more about dedicating your life or energy to a mission (e.g., environmental protection, scientific research).
verb
to throw oneself into (a cause, career, etc.)to dedicate oneself to
Examples
- 投身。Tā dàxué bìyè hòu tóu shēn le huánbǎo shìyè.After graduating from college, he threw himself into the environmental protection cause.
- 投身。Xǔduō kēxuéjiā tóu shēn yú jīchǔ yánjiū.Many scientists dedicate themselves to fundamental research.
- 投身。Tā yìrán tóu shēn dào fúpín gōngzuò zhōng qù.She resolutely threw herself into poverty alleviation work.
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