勋章 (xūn zhāng) — medal, decoration (award)

Definition

勋章 (xūn zhāng) refers to an official medal or decoration awarded for service, honor, or achievement, often military or state. It is more formal than 奖牌 (jiǎng pái), which is a medal won in competitions or events. 牌 (pái) can also mean medal in some contexts, but its primary meanings are signboard or playing card.

noun

medaldecoration (award)

Examples

勋章。
Tā huòdé le yì méi xūn zhāng.
He received a medal.
勋章。
Zhè méi xūn zhāng shì tā zài bǐsài zhōng yíngdé de.
This medal was won by him in the competition.
勋章。
Tā bǎ xūn zhāng guà zài qiáng shàng.
She hung the medal on the wall.

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