粵

投tau4身san1

tau4 san1tóu shēn

English

  1. to throw oneself into sth
  2. to join and devote oneself to (an occupation or social affairs); to throw oneself into (some passion)

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 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

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