Definition
建树 (jiàn shù) is a formal, literary word for 'to establish (a system, theory, etc.)' or 'to make a contribution'. It emphasizes founding something significant, unlike the more general 建立 (jiàn lì, set up) or 建 (jiàn, build). As a noun, it means 'contribution, achievement' in formal contexts, distinct from 贡献 (gòng xiàn, everyday contribution) or 功 (gōng, meritorious deed).
verb
to make a contributionto establish (a system, theory, etc.)
noun
contributionachievement (in a formal context)
Examples
- 建树。Tā zài jiàoyù lǐngyù pō yǒu jiàn shù.He has made considerable contributions in the field of education.
- 建树。Zhè wèi kēxuéjiā jiàn shù le wánzhěng de lǐlùn tǐxì.This scientist established a complete theoretical system.
- ，建树。Zhè xiàng gōngchéng zhōng, tā de jiàn shù dédào le dàjiā de rènkě.In this project, his contributions were recognized by everyone.
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