投身
tau4 san1tóu shēn
English
- to throw oneself into sth
- to join and devote oneself to (an occupation or social affairs); to throw oneself into (some passion)
粵語 — Cantonese
- 加入,並且放時間喺(某行業、某種事務)
Examples
畢業後,大多數人會選擇投身社會。
Upon graduation, many people decide to be part of the society (i.e. to work).
她热忱地投身于这份光荣的事业。
He enthusiastically engaged himself in this honorable undertaking.
Tatoeba · Gustav249 CC BY
退休後,德蕾莎投身照顧孤兒的工作。
After retirement, Teresa devoted herself to caring for orphans.
Tatoeba · nickyeow CC BY
Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk