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立功

lìgōng
verb HSK 7-9 #31,237

Meanings

  1. 1 to render meritorious service
  2. 2 to make a contribution
  3. 3 to perform a deed of merit

Examples

HSK 7-9
他在战场上立了大功。
Tā zài zhànchǎng shàng lì le dà gōng.
He rendered great meritorious service on the battlefield.
HSK 7-9
警察破案立功，受到了表彰。
Jǐngchá pò'àn lìgōng, shòudào le biǎozhāng.
The police officer solved the case, performed meritorious service, and was commended.

Tips

usage
立功 is often used in military, police, or formal contexts. It implies an achievement worthy of official recognition.
memory
立 (establish) + 功 (merit) = to establish merit, i.e. to earn recognition through deeds.

Stroke Order

立 lì
功 gōng