English–Chinese
“distinguish oneself” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlì gōng
Example
他在救火活动中立功了。tā zài jiù huǒ huó dòng zhōng lì gōng le
He distinguished himself while helping put out the fire.
How to say “distinguish oneself” in Chinese
“Distinguish oneself” in Chinese is 立功 (lì gōng).
Stand out by producing a result worthy of recognition.
Example sentences with 立功
他在战斗中立功，获得了荣誉勋章。tā zài zhàn dòu zhōng lì gōng huò dé le róng yù xūn zhāng
He distinguished himself in battle and received a medal of honor.
Tips for using 立功
- In conversation, it often gives praise a serious, achievement-focused tone, so it can sound too grand for an ordinary helpful act.