English–Chinese
“merit” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingōng
Example
他在战斗中立了功。tā zài zhàn dòu zhōng lì le gōng
He distinguished himself in battle.
How to say “merit” in Chinese
“Merit” in Chinese is 功 (gōng).
An earned record of valuable work that others recognize and credit.
Example sentences with 功
他在抗灾救援中立下了大功。tā zài kàng zāi jiù yuán zhōng lì xià le dà gōng
He rendered great service in disaster relief and rescue efforts.
Tips for using 功
- In everyday conversation, this noun is more common in formal praise and fixed combinations than as a casual standalone word, so it often signals an official or historical register.