功绩
gōngjì
merit, contribution
Part of speech · noun
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 他为国家立下了不朽的功绩。He rendered immortal service to the nation.
- 历史会铭记他的功绩。History will remember his achievements.
Collocations
丰功伟绩赫赫功绩立下功绩历史功绩
Mnemonic
功 gōng "merit, service" + 绩 jì "achievement": great achievements through meritorious service, i.e. meritorious deeds, exploits. Same as the Korean word gong-jeok (功績). Outstanding service rendered for one’s country, society or a great cause (赫赫功绩 illustrious exploits, 丰功伟绩 great achievements). It shares 绩 with 业绩 (business performance) but carries the heavier weight of meritorious service, common in historical and national contexts. 功 means "merit" (成功, 功劳); 绩 means "achievement" (成绩, 业绩).
Related
功劳业绩功勋贡献
Quick check
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