Definition

Verb: - To achieve a feat; to perform a meritorious deed: To accomplish a significant act, often of bravery or great effort, that brings honor or contributes to a larger cause. It implies establishing a record of achievement or service. - To atone for a mistake through achievement: To redeem oneself or make up for a fault by accomplishing something outstanding.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy đã lập công trong trận chiến. (He achieved a feat in the battle.)
  • Cô ấy muốn lập công để đền bù cho lỗi lầm trước đó. (She wants to perform a meritorious deed to atone for her previous mistake.)
  • Đội bóng cần một cầu thủ có khả năng lập công. (The team needs a player capable of scoring a decisive goal / achieving a feat.)

Advanced Usage

• "lập công chuộc tội" / "đái tội lập công": To atone for a crime or fault by performing a meritorious deed; to redeem oneself through achievement.
  • Hắn ta quyết tâm lập công chuộc tội. (He is determined to atone for his crime by achieving a feat.)

Variants and Related Words

• Công (noun): Merit, achievement, service.
  • Công lao: Meritorious service, contribution.
• Chiến công (noun): Military feat, combat achievement.
• Thành tích (noun): Achievement, accomplishment (broader, not necessarily implying heroism or atonement).

Synonyms

• Lập chiến công: To achieve a military feat.
• Lập thành tích: To achieve an accomplishment (more neutral).
• Làm nên công trạng: To perform meritorious service.

Notes on Meaning

The word "lập công" carries a strong connotation of performing an act that is recognized as significant and praiseworthy, often within a collective endeavor (like in the military, sports, or a team project). It is frequently used in contexts involving heroism, competition, or redemption. While it can sometimes be translated in sports contexts as "to score" (a goal, points), the core meaning remains "to achieve a notable feat" that contributes to victory or honor.

verb

1. to achieve a feat