award according to contributions
On merit is an idiom, the pronunciation is l ù ng ō ngsh ò ush ǎ ng, which means to evaluate merit and accept reward. It comes from the preface to praise Qiu Xinggong by carving stones.
source
Wang Yucheng of the Song Dynasty wrote in the preface of carving stone for Qiu Xinggong: "I am worthy of fighting for the life of every man, being light as a feather, rescuing the respect of Wancheng, being eager to accept the reward."
Examples
The volume of Pinghua in the former Han Dynasty: "my Lord is dead, but I am rewarded for my merits. I come to take you. What's my plan to take revenge on my lord?"
usage
Used as a predicate or attributive; after an event is over
award according to contributions
wear red or white , that is , at weddings or funerals - hóng bái xǐ shì
not a hair 's breadth in between - jiàn bù róng fà
add strength to what is already strong - liè huǒ pēng yóu