English–Chinese
“devote” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiàn
Example
他把一生都献给了教育。tā bǎ yì shēng dōu xiàn gěi le jiào yù
He devoted his whole life to education.
How to say “devote” in Chinese
“Devote” in Chinese is 献 (xiàn).
A person sets something valuable apart and gives it as an act of honor, with the same pattern extending from gifts to time, effort, and service.
Example sentences with 献
志愿者们在活动中献爱心，帮助了很多老人。zhì yuàn zhě men zài huó dòng zhōng xiàn ài xīn bāng zhù le hěn duō lǎo rén
The volunteers showed love at the event and helped many elderly people.
Tips for using 献
- The word is especially useful as a register cue in speeches, biographies, and news reports, where it can make a commitment sound solemn rather than merely practical.