功烈

gōngliè
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 meritorious achievement
  2. 2 great exploits
  3. 3 distinguished service

Examples

HSK 7-9
Tā yìshēng gōngliè zhuózhù, míngchuí-qīngshǐ.
His lifetime of great achievements left his name in history.
HSK 7-9
Jiāngjūn de gōngliè zhídé hòurén míngjì.
The general's distinguished service deserves to be remembered by later generations.

Tips

register
Literary / classical. The everyday equivalent is 功绩 or 功劳. 功烈 has a heavier, more historic ring - reserved for figures whose deeds shaped a dynasty or a war. Don't use it for ordinary work accomplishments.

Stroke Order

gōng
liè