Definition
功德 is a term from Buddhism meaning 'merit' or 'virtuous deeds' accumulated through good karma, but it also extends to secular contexts as a commendation for contributions to public welfare or moral achievements. In Buddhist practice, 功德 includes acts like charity, temple-building, or scripture recitation. In everyday speech, it can describe someone's societal contributions, often with a slightly religious or moral tone.
n.
(esp. Buddhism) merit accumulated through virtuous deeds and good karmagood deedmeritorious contribution (often for public benefit)
Examples
- ，功德。Tā juān qián jiàn le yī zuò sìmiào, jīlěi le wúshù gōng dé.He donated money to build a temple, accumulating immeasurable merit.
- ，功德。Bāngzhù biérén bù qiú huíbào, zhè jiù shì zhēnzhèng de gōng dé.Helping others without expecting anything in return — that is true merit.
- 功德。Zhè jiā gōngsī wèi shèqū zuò le hěnduō gōng dé.This company has done a lot of good deeds for the community.
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