功劳

No base JSON record found for this token.

Character Breakdown

Understanding 功劳

The word 功劳 (gōngláo) refers to the contribution or credit someone earns through their efforts or achievements. It often highlights the positive impact or merit resulting from hard work or cooperation.

Usage in Context

功劳 is commonly used to acknowledge someone's role in a successful outcome, whether in work, social efforts, or collective projects. It can refer to both individual and group contributions.

Common Collocations

  • 功劳 (lì xià gōngláo): to make a notable contribution or achievement
  • 功劳 (yǒu gōngláo): to have made a contribution
  • (guīgōng yú): to attribute credit to

Nuances

When using 功劳, speakers emphasize the value of the effort or achievement. It is often used in formal or respectful contexts to recognize merit. Avoid confusing 功劳 with simple 'work' or 'effort' (劳动), as 功劳 stresses the positive result or honor earned.

Summary

功劳 is a useful word to express recognition of contributions and achievements in various contexts, especially when praising someone's role in a collective success.

Example Sentences

Everyone contributed to the success of this project.

He made a great contribution during the flood relief efforts.

The credit should be given to the team's cooperation.