Chinese word

建树

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiàn shù

Meaning

  • nounachievement

Example

在科研方面他有所建树。zài kē yán fāng miàn tā yóu suǒ jiàn shù

He has achieved something in scientific research.

Illustration for 建树 (achievement)

More examples

这位作家在文学创作上有所建树。zhè wèi zuò jiā zài wén xué chuàng zuò shàng yóu suǒ jiàn shù

This writer has achieved something in literary writing.

Core concept

A lasting body of valuable work built through effort in a field.

Common phrases

  • 有所建树yóu suǒ jiàn shù

    achieve something

  • 在…方面有所建树zài fāng miàn yóu suǒ jiàn shù

    achieve something in ___

Similar words

成就chéng jiù: A major achievement gained through effort or talent.
成果chéng guǒ: A concrete result produced by work or research.
业绩yè jì: A record of work or performance achieved in a workplace or organization.
贡献gòng xiàn: Valuable work that benefits other people or society.

Definition in Chinese

指在工作、学术或事业上通过努力取得并留下的显著成果或有价值的成就。zhǐ zài gōng zuò xué shù huò shì yè shàng tōng guò nǔ lì qǔ dé bìng liú xià de xiǎn zhù chéng guǒ huò yǒu jià zhí de chéng jiù

Word origin

建树 (jiànshù, "achievement") combines 建 (jiàn, "build") and 树 (shù, "establish"), presenting a valuable result as something built and left standing.

Usage tips

  • English-speaking learners may expect a casual word for any success, but this term usually suits serious descriptions of work that benefits a field and earns recognition.

Other meanings

  • contributionnoun

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