功德gōngdé 1.功劳和恩德{merits and virtues}: 歌颂人民英雄的～。{extol the merits and virtues of the people's heroes} 2.指佛教徒行善、诵经念佛、为死者做佛事及道士打醮等{(of a Buddhist) charitable and pious deeds, including alms-giving, chanting sutras and praying to the Buddha, holding a Buddhist service for the dead; perform Taoist service or ceremony}: 做～。{hold a Buddhist service}