贡献 (gòng xiàn) — (verb) to contribute, to dedicate, to devote; (noun) contribution
Definition
贡献 (gòngxiàn) is the general word for 'contribute / contribution' — concrete effort or results, often with measure 个. 奉献 is more idealistic (self-sacrifice for a cause); 捐赠 is donating goods or money.
verb
to contributeto dedicateto devote
noun
contribution
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 贡献。Tā wèi gōng sī gòng xiàn le hěn duō.He contributed a lot to the company.
- 贡献。Tā de gòng xiàn hěn dà.His contribution is great.
- 贡献。Tā gòng xiàn le zì jǐ de shí jiān.She contributed her own time.
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