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No. 1,645 in Chinese

舍

"Shed," "abandon," or "give up"; can also mean "house" or "lodging" in certain contexts.

In a sentence

  • 我从未舍弃过自己的梦想。

    I have never abandoned my dreams.

    Here, the word 舍 means 'to give up or abandon.' It describes the act of letting go or leaving something behind.

  • 为了工作,他不得不舍家离乡。

    Because of work, he had to leave his home and go far away.

    In this sentence, 舍 is used in the context of leaving or parting from one's home or family, emphasizing a sense of sacrifice.

  • 她从不轻易舍命去冒险。

    She never lightly risks her life for adventures.

    Here, the usage of 舍命 combines 舍 with 命 to mean 'risking one's life,' illustrating dedication or the act of putting one's life on the line.

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