1 sentence for 立功 (lì​gōng — establish merit)

1. 中国古代文人常将“立德、立功、立言”作为终生追求。

   Zhōng​guó gǔ​dài wén​rén cháng jiāng“ lì dé, lì​gōng, lì​yán” zuò​wéi zhōng​shēng zhuī​qiú.

   Ancient Chinese scholars often pursued the 'three immortalities': establishing virtue, achieving merit, and leaving enduring teachings.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary