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

Definition

勋章 is a formal medal awarded for honor or military service, more ceremonial than 奖牌 (a sports or competition prize) or 牌 (a badge/sign). Often measures with 枚.

noun
medaldecoration (award)
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 勋章
    Tā huò dé le yì méi xūn zhāng.
    He received a medal.
  • 勋章
    Zhè méi xūn zhāng shì tā zài bǐ sài zhōng yíng dé 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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