牺牲

牺牲犧牲 shēng ㄒㄧ ㄕㄥ hei1 sang1 HSK 6 進階級 · Level 3

  • to sacrifice one's life
  • to sacrifice (sth valued)
  • beast slaughtered as a sacrifice

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 牺 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他犧牲生命,出賣組織。 He sacrificed his life and betrayed the organization.
  • 士兵們已經準備好為國犧牲了。 The soldiers were ready to die for their country.
  • 約翰犧牲自己的健康,完成工作。 John finished the work at the expense of his health.
  • 他寧可犧牲生命,也不出賣組織。 He would rather lose his life than betray his organization.
  • 他與其犧牲生命,不如出賣組織。 He would rather betray his organization than lose his life.

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