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功
gōng
Description
"功"这个字常常表示成绩或者好的结果，比如"成功"就是做好了一件事。
The character "功" often means achievement or a good result, for example, "成功" means successfully completing something.
它也可以指努力和付出，比如"用功"就是很努力地学习。
It can also refer to effort and hard work, for example, "用功" means studying diligently.
Meanings
功gōng
achievement; merit; success
这次考试是他努力的功。
This exam is the result of his hard work.
功gōng
effort; skill from practice
他的中文很好，很有功。
His Chinese is very good and effective.
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Notes
- Etymology
功 combines 工 (work) and 力 (strength), meaning effort that brings results.
- Nuance
功 rarely stands alone; it appears in compounds like 成功, 功劳, 功夫.
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