hi sinh
[hi˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to sacrifice
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cô ta đã hi sinh vì anh rất nhiều.She sacrificed herself for you too much
sự hi sinh vô íchuseless sacrifice
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to die
Register: formal
Examples
Liệt sĩ Huỳnh Văn Tăng hi sinh ngày 13 tháng 8 năm 1974. Hài cốt của chiến sĩ hiện chưa tìm thấy.Mr. Huỳnh Văn Tăng died the 13th of August, 1974. His remains have not been found.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “hi sinh” mean?
(verb) to sacrifice
Is “hi sinh” formal or informal?
hi sinh is generally formal.