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投身
tóushēn
Description
“投身”的意思是把自己完全放进一件事里，全心去做。
"投身" means to fully immerse oneself in something and do it wholeheartedly.
我们常说投身工作、投身教育，用在比较正式的场合。
We often say 投身工作 (devote oneself to work) or 投身教育 (devote oneself to education), used in more formal contexts.
Meanings
投身tóushēn
to devote oneself to; throw oneself into
他大学毕业后投身教育事业。
He devoted himself to education after graduating from college.
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Notes
- Etymology
投 (to throw) + 身 (body/self), literally 'to throw one's whole self in'.
- Nuance
formal and positive; usually pairs with big causes like careers, movements, or public service.
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