This is the 608th most frequent Chinese word.
贡献
"贡献" means "contribution" or "to contribute."
The word "贡献" is used as a noun here to indicate a significant contribution or input towards a particular cause or purpose.
他对公司的发展做出了重要贡献。
He made significant contributions to the growth of the company.
Here, "贡献" is also a verb, emphasizing the action of providing one's unique skills or strengths towards collaborative efforts.
在团队中，每个人都需要贡献自己的特长。
In a team, everyone needs to contribute their expertise.
In this sentence, "贡献" functions as a verb, meaning "to contribute or give effort to," showing an action of offering or dedicating something to a cause.