Broad use for giving up something valuable for a greater purpose, or for something/someone that is sacrificed.
He sacrificed his own time for his family.
The project succeeded at great sacrifice.
Abbreviation of 犠牲者; used especially for people killed or harmed in accidents, disasters, or conflicts.
See also: 犠牲者
The earthquake caused many casualties.
We mourn the people who became victims of the war.
Religious or ritual offering to a god; often distinguished from general sacrifice by context or by the synonym 生け贄.
See also: 生贄
In ancient times, there were rituals to offer sacrifices to the gods.
He sacrificed his family for success.
The company forced its employees to make sacrifices.
The accident resulted in many casualties.
Ancient people offered sacrifices to the gods.
犠牲 highlights what one gives up or sacrifices, while 代償 focuses on the cost or price incurred as a result.
self-sacrifice; self-renunciation
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