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Expressing 'to contribute' with 贡献 (gòngxiàn)
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Structure
Subject + 贡献 / 作出 + 贡献
Explanation
The word 贡献 (gòngxiàn) can function as both a verb meaning "to contribute" and a noun meaning "contribution." It is used in formal contexts to describe offering effort, knowledge, or resources for a cause. For example, 作出贡献 means "to make a contribution."
Examples
她为公司的发展贡献了很多宝贵的想法。
tā wèi gōngsī de fāzhǎn gòngxiàn le hěn duō bǎoguì de xiǎngfǎ.
She contributed many valuable ideas to the company's development.
志愿者们默默地为社区贡献着自己的力量。
zhìyuànzhěmen mòmò de wèi shèqū gòngxiàn zhe zìjǐ de lìliàng.
The volunteers quietly contribute their strength to the community.
科学家一生都在为人类的进步做贡献。
kēxuéjiā yìshēng dōu zài wèi rénlèi de jìnbù zuò gòngxiàn.
The scientist devoted his entire life to contributing to the progress of humanity.