gōng
shú
zuì

idiom

Meaning of 立功赎罪

立功赎罪 means to perform meritorious service to atone for one's crimes. Pronounced lì gōng shú zuì.

  • to perform meritorious service to atone for one's crimes

Definitions & Examples

bèi
gěi
huì
zài
zhàn
chǎng
shàng
gōng
shú
zuì
 

He was given a chance to atone for his crimes by performing meritorious deeds on the battlefield.

Zài
dài
 
xiē
zuì
fàn
tōng
guò
cóng
jūn
lái
gōng
shú
zuì
 

In ancient times, some criminals could atone for their crimes by joining the army.

Zhè
zhèng
yǔn
mǒu
xiē
qiú
fàn
tōng
guò
shè
lái
gōng
shú
zuì
 

This policy allows certain prisoners to atone for their crimes through community service.