立功

On the HSK 7-9 vocabulary list, at CEFR level C2.

gōng ㄌㄧˋ ㄍㄨㄥ

    • to render meritorious service (one the three imperishables 三不朽 sānxiǔ)
    • to make worthy contributions
    • to distinguish oneself

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