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投身 (tóushēn) vs 投入 (tóurù) — use 投身 when emphasizing personal dedication, while 投入 focuses more on the act of being involved or engaged.
This expression is often used in a positive context, but be cautious not to use it in overly formal situations, as it can sound dramatic. Common collocations include 投身于工作 (tóu shēn yú gōng zuò - to throw oneself into work) and 投身于公益 (tóu shēn yú gōng yì - to dedicate oneself to public welfare).
投身 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, but it connects well with HSK Level 4 or above due to its more abstract meaning. Focus on using it in relevant contexts and pairing it with verbs like 'dedicate' (奉献) to deepen understanding.
Learners may confuse 投身 with simpler expressions like 参加 (cān jiā - to participate), leading to phrases like '参加工作' which sounds awkward. Instead, use '投身于工作' for a more impactful statement.
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How to say to throw oneself into sth in Chinese
“to throw oneself into sth” in Chinese is投身
投身 (tóu shēn) means to throw oneself into something, often implying a deep commitment or dedication to a cause, activity, or profession. It's commonly used in contexts like volunteering, work, or passion projects, where an individual fully engages with enthusiasm and effort.
When to use 投身
This expression is often used in a positive context, but be cautious not to use it in overly formal situations, as it can sound dramatic. Common collocations include 投身于工作 (tóu shēn yú gōng zuò - to throw oneself into work) and 投身于公益 (tóu shēn yú gōng yì - to dedicate oneself to public welfare).
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投身 (tóushēn) vs 投入 (tóurù) — use 投身 when emphasizing personal dedication, while 投入 focuses more on the act of being involved or engaged.
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Learners may confuse 投身 with simpler expressions like 参加 (cān jiā - to participate), leading to phrases like '参加工作' which sounds awkward. Instead, use '投身于工作' for a more impactful statement.
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投身 is typically used for significant commitments or passions, so it's best reserved for impactful activities rather than mundane tasks.
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