建树 (jiàn shù) — (verb) to make a contribution; to establish (a system, theory, etc.); (noun) contribution, achievement (in a formal context)

Definition

建树 is a formal word for a notable contribution or achievement (often academic, scientific, or professional). As a verb it means to establish or build up a system; 贡献 is the more everyday word for 'contribute.'

verb
to make a contributionto establish (a system, theory, etc.)
noun
contributionachievement (in a formal context)

Examples

  • 建树
    Tā zài jiào yù lǐng yù pō yǒu jiàn shù.
    He has made considerable contributions in the field of education.
  • 建树
    Zhè wèi kē xué jiā jiàn shù le wán zhěng de lǐ lùn tǐ xì.
    This scientist established a complete theoretical system.
  • 建树
    Zhè xiàng gōng chéng zhōng, tā de jiàn shù dé dào le dà jiā de rèn kě.
    In this project, his contributions were recognized by everyone.

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