Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To present the fruits of one's labor: To formally offer or dedicate the results, achievements, or successes of one's work to a superior, an organization, or a collective cause, often as an act of respect, loyalty, or contribution.
   • To offer one's work achievements: To contribute or report one's accomplishments, typically in a ceremonial or formal context, to a higher authority or for the benefit of a larger group.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Các nhà khoa học dâng công những phát minh của mình cho Tổ quốc. (The scientists present the fruits of their inventions to the Fatherland.)
  • Người lính ấy dâng công chiến thắng vẻ vang cho đơn vị. (That soldier offers his glorious victory to his unit.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase often carries a formal, respectful, and sometimes patriotic or ideological connotation. It implies that the individual's achievements are not merely personal but are rightfully dedicated to a higher, collective purpose.

Variants and Related Words

• Hiến dâng (v): to dedicate, to devote (more general, can apply to effort, life, or achievements).

  • Anh ấy hiến dâng cả đời cho khoa học. (He devoted his entire life to science.)

• Cống hiến (v): to contribute, to devote (emphasizes contribution of effort or talent).

  • Cô ấy cống hiến hết mình cho sự nghiệp giáo dục. (She dedicates herself completely to the education cause.)

Synonyms

• To dedicate one's achievements
• To offer up the results of one's work
• To present one's accomplishments

Related Idioms

• Dâng thành tích: to present one's accomplishments (a closely related phrase with similar meaning and usage).
  • Đội sản xuất dâng thành tích lên công ty. (The production team presents its accomplishments to the company.)