yāo gōngdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to take the credit for sb's achievement
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

邀功 邀功 [yao1 gong1] /to take the credit for sb's achievement/

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Character information

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  • 邀
    yāo

    to invite / to request / to intercept / to solicit / to seek

  • 功
    gōng

    meritorious deed or service / achievement / result / service / accomplishment / work (physics)

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