功 (gōng): การทําบุญหรือการบริการ

He performed a great service in this flood relief effort and was awarded an honorary title by the local government.

This scientist received a major international medical award for his outstanding meritorious contributions to cancer research.

The ancient general fought for many years and achieved brilliant military merits; after his death he was posthumously granted the title of marquis.

He felt he had not performed any notable service in the team and was embarrassed to accept such a high award.