shǒugōng

首功

Word · Noun

first-class merit; highest contribution

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

highest merit; first-class contribution; top achievement

formal

Used in formal, historical, or military contexts to describe the most significant contribution to a victory or success.

Tā他
zài在
zhè这
cì次
zhàn战
yì役
zhōng中
jiàn建
lì立
le了
shǒu首
gōng功
 。

He established the highest merit in this campaign.

Shǒu首
gōng功
bù不
kě可
mò没
 ,
bì必
xū须
zhòng重
shǎng赏
 。

The highest merit cannot be overlooked and must be rewarded generously.

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Zhè这
cì次
shèng胜
lì利
 ,
shǒu首
gōng功
dāng当
shǔ属
qián前
xiàn线
jiàng将
shì士
 。

For this victory, the highest merit belongs to the frontline soldiers.

2.

noun

the first merit (in chronological order); the initial achievement

formal

Emphasizes being the first to achieve something, often used in military or competitive contexts.

Qí旗
kāi开
dé得
shèng胜
 ,
lì立
xià下
shǒu首
gōng功
 。

They won victory upon raising the flag, establishing the first merit.

Zài在
zhè这
cì次
rèn任
wù务
zhōng中
 ,
tā他
qiǎng抢
dé得
shǒu首
gōng功
 。

In this mission, he seized the first merit.

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Shǒu首
gōng功
zhī之
rén人
yīng应
dāng当
shòu受
dào到
biǎo表
zhāng彰
 。

Those who achieved the first merit should be commended.