Definition
致命 (zhì mìng) at HSK 7 means 'to sacrifice one's life' — it is a formal, literary verb that focuses on giving up one's life for a cause. It differs from 牺牲 (xī shēng), which is more common and can also mean sacrificing time or interests, not just life. 致命 is narrower and more solemn, used almost exclusively for death in noble contexts.
verb
(formal/literary) to sacrifice one's life
Easily confused
- 知名zhī míngsound-alikewell-known, famous
Examples
- 致命。Tā wèile gémìng shìyè ér zhì mìng.He sacrificed his life for the revolutionary cause.
- 致命。Gǔdài jiàngshì chángcháng zài biānjìng zhì mìng.Ancient soldiers often sacrificed their lives at the border.
- 致命。Nàxiē yǒngshì háo bù yóuyù de zhì mìng le.Those brave warriors sacrificed their lives without hesitation.
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