4 sentences

1. 他因立功被晋为上校军衔。

   tā yīn lì​gōng bèi jìn wéi shàng​xiào jūn​xián.

   He was promoted to the rank of colonel for his meritorious service.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 他在抢险救灾中立功受奖。

   tā zài qiǎng​xiǎn jiù​zāi zhōng lì​gōng shòu​jiǎng.

   He performed meritorious service and was rewarded during the disaster relief efforts.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

3. 他在朝廷中立功后被迁为大将军。

   tā zài cháo​tíng zhōng lì​gōng hòu bèi qiān wéi dà​jiāng​jūn.

   After his achievements at court, he was promoted to General-in-Chief.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

4. 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