立功

Traditional form:

立功

Pinyin (reading):

lìgōng

Definitions:

• to render meritorious service (one the three imperishables 三不朽 (sānbùxiǔ))
• to make worthy contributions
• to distinguish oneself

Characters:

• 立 - to stand; to establish, to set up
• 功 - achievement, good work; merit; service

Traditional characters:

• 立 - to stand; to establish, to set up
• 功 - achievement, good work; merit; service