勋 (xūn) — merit, meritorious service
Definition
A bound form meaning 'merit' or 'meritorious service,' used only in set terms like 勋章, 勋绩, 勋劳. It never stands alone.
bound form
meritmeritorious service
Examples
- 。Tā yīn wèi yīng yǒng huò dé le yì méi xūn zhāng.He received a medal for his bravery.
- 勋。Zhè wèi jiāng jūn de xūn láo yǒng yuǎn bèi rén mín jì zhù.This general's meritorious service will forever be remembered by the people.
- 勋。Tā de xūn jì ràng hòu rén jìng pèi.His achievements inspire admiration in later generations.
Origin
Sound + meaning六书liùshū
形声xíngshēngMost characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.
This origin belongs to the traditional form 勳; 勋 is its simplified writing.
The traditional form 勳 uses 力 (strength) for meaning and 熏 for sound; the simplified 勋 is a later shorthand.
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