立 功

lì gōngdictionary entry

to render meritorious service (one the three imperishables 三不朽[sān bù xiǔ]) / to make worthy contributions / to distinguish oneself

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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:

立功 立功 [li4 gong1] /to render meritorious service (one the three imperishables 三不朽[san1 bu4 xiu3])/to make worthy contributions/to distinguish oneself/

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Character information

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立
lì
to stand / to set up / to establish / to lay down / to draw up / at once / immediately
Lì
surname Li
功
gōng
meritorious deed or service / achievement / result / service / accomplishment / work (physics)

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