贡献
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection; or the part played by a person or thing in bringing about a result.
Examples
3 of 5每个人都可以为保护环境做出贡献。
Everyone can contribute to environmental protection.
这位科学家对物理学的贡献是不可磨灭的。
This scientist's contribution to physics is indelible.
他在工作中表现出色，为公司贡献了很多。
He performed well at work and contributed a lot to the company.
Word Family
Memory Tip
To contribute (贡) and offer (献).
Quick Quiz
袁隆平为解决全球饥饿问题做出了杰出___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 贡献
Examples
每个人都可以为保护环境做出贡献。
academicEveryone can contribute to environmental protection.
这位科学家对物理学的贡献是不可磨灭的。
formalThis scientist's contribution to physics is indelible.
他在工作中表现出色，为公司贡献了很多。
businessHe performed well at work and contributed a lot to the company.
谢谢你为这次活动所做的贡献。
informalThank you for your contribution to this event.
教育对社会发展的贡献是巨大的。
academicEducation's contribution to social development is huge.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
社会贡献
social contribution
贡献一份力量
contribute one's bit
突出贡献
prominent contribution
Often Confused With
捐献 usually implies donating money or organs, while 贡献 is broader, including effort, ideas, and impact.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in IELTS Task 2 when discussing the role of individuals or technology in society.
Common Mistakes
Often used as a verb alone, but in Chinese it is more common to say '做出贡献' (make a contribution).
Memory Tip
To contribute (贡) and offer (献).
Word Origin
贡 (tribute) + 献 (offer/present).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Contribution to the collective is a strong Confucian value reflected in the frequency of this word.
Quick Quiz
袁隆平为解决全球饥饿问题做出了杰出___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 贡献
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