No. 784 in Chinese
奉献
Devotion or selfless dedication.
In a sentence
他将一生奉献于教育事业之中。
He devoted his entire life to the field of education.
奉献 here is used as a verb meaning 'to devote or dedicate one's efforts' to a cause or profession.
这首歌表达了对那些奉献者的敬意。
This song expresses respect for those who dedicate themselves.
奉献者 refers to individuals who devote themselves, highlighting its use as a noun derived from the verb form.
社会需要更多的奉献精神。
Society needs more spirit of dedication.
奉献精神 demonstrates the abstract, quality-based use of the word, indicating 'a spirit or attitude of devotion or selflessness.'
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