金盾 (jīn dùn) — golden shield (symbol of police authority)

Definition

A 'golden shield' badge or emblem used as a symbol of police authority in China. In context it stands for the police force itself or its power, not a literal shield.

noun

golden shield (symbol of police authority)

Examples

金盾。
Jǐng chá jú de mén kǒu guà zhe yí gè jù dà de jīn dùn.
A huge golden shield hangs at the entrance of the police station.
金盾。
Zhè méi jīn dùn huī zhāng dài biǎo le tā zuò wéi jǐng chá de róng yù.
This golden shield badge represents his honor as a police officer.
，金盾。
Diàn yǐng lǐ, jīn dùn cháng cháng xiàng zhēng zhe zhèng yì yǔ lì liàng.
In movies, the golden shield often symbolizes justice and strength.

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