贡
献

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The word "贡献" is formed by combining the characters "贡" and "献". "贡" consists of "工" (work) and "贝" (shell/currency), historically meaning tribute given through labor or goods. "献" includes "犬" (dog) and a phonetic component, originally referring to ritual offerings. Together, they create the meaning of contribution, with "贡" emphasizing valuable goods and "献" the act of presenting.

Example Sentences Hide

他为公司做出了贡献。

Tā wèi gōngsī zuò chū le gòngxiàn.

He made a contribution to the company.

科学家们为研究贡献了宝贵的数据。

Kēxuéjiāmen wèi yánjiū gòngxiàn le bǎoguì de shùjù.

The scientists contributed valuable data to the research.

每一位公民都应该为社会贡献自己的一份力量。

Měi yī wèi gōngmín dōu yīnggāi wèi shèhuì gòngxiàn zìjǐ de yī fèn lìliàng.

Every citizen should contribute their own strength to society.

这项技术的突破将对环境保护做出重大贡献。

Zhè xiàng jìshù de tūpò jiāng duì huánjìng bǎohù zuò chū zhòngdà gòngxiàn.

The breakthrough in this technology will make a significant contribution to environmental protection.

通过国际合作，各国可以共同为全球和平与发展贡献智慧和方案。

Tōngguò guójì hézuò, gè guó kěyǐ gòngtóng wèi quánqiú hépíng yǔ fāzhǎn gòngxiàn zhìhuì hé fāng'àn.

Through international cooperation, countries can jointly contribute wisdom and solutions to global peace and development.

Word Definition - 贡献

gòng xiàn to contribute; to dedicate; to devote; contribution; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

贡 gòng, gòng
献 xiàn