立功 (lì gōng) — to render meritorious service; to distinguish oneself through achievements
Definition
立功 means to earn merit through deeds, usually official or military. 脱颖而出 focuses on revealing hidden talent; 成才 refers to growing into a capable person over time.
verb
to render meritorious serviceto distinguish oneself through achievements
Examples
- 。Tā xī wàng néng zài zhè cì rèn wu zhōng lì gōng.He hopes to make a distinguished contribution in this mission.
- 。Tā céng zài jūn duì zhōng lì guò liǎng cì dà gōng.He has achieved great meritorious service twice in the army.
- ，立功。Zhǐ yǒu nǔ lì gōng zuò, cái yǒu jī huì lì gōng.Only by working hard can one have the chance to make outstanding contributions.
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