功劳 (gōng láo) — how to say "merit" in Chinese

功劳

Merit, achievement, contribution

noun

Character composition

功

merit, achievement

劳

labor, work

Radicals / Keys

力

Power

#19 · lì · 2 strokes

Collocations

立功劳

lì gōng láo

render meritorious service

功劳很大

gōng láo hěn dà

great contribution

Examples

他为公司的发展立下了很大的功劳。

He made a great contribution to the company's development.

他有功劳。

He has merit.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "merit" in Chinese?

"merit" in Chinese is 功劳 (gōng láo).

What does 功劳 mean in English?

功劳 (gōng láo) means "Merit, achievement, contribution".

How is 功劳 pronounced?

It is pronounced gōng láo (written as gong lao, gonglao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "merit" in Chinese characters?

It is written 功劳.

What HSK level is 功劳?

功劳 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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