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立功

Mandarin · pinyin lì gōng

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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立: lì · stand; let stand; establish, set
功: gōng · achievement, merit, good result

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4–1 · li4 gong1

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laap6 gung1

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verb

to perform exploits; to do deeds of merit; to make contributions; to render meritorious service; to serve

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