功臣

HSK 7-9

gōngchén

benefactor (of success); meritorious person; 'hero of merit'

person who renders exceptional service; hero; (fig.) sth that plays a vital role

功臣被授予了勋章。

A distinguished man was awarded a medal.

这个发明是功臣，它改变了整个行业。

zhè ge fā明 shì gōngchén, tā biàngǎi le zěnme yí gè hányè.

This invention is a distinguished man, it changed the entire industry.