元勋 (yuán xūn) — founding hero; person of great merit
Definition
元勋 (yuán xūn) means 'founding hero' or 'person of great merit' — used almost exclusively in formal, historical contexts (e.g., 开国元勋, founding fathers of a state). It is much more elevated and literary than everyday words for a contributor or hero.
noun
founding heroperson of great merit
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 元勋。Tā shì kāi guó yuán xūn zhī yī.He is one of the founding fathers.
- 元勋。Zhè xiē yuán xūn wèi gé mìng shì yè xiàn chū le shēng mìng.These founding heroes sacrificed their lives for the revolutionary cause.
- 元勋。Guó jiā biǎo zhāng le suǒ yǒu kāi guó yuán xūn.The state honored all the founding heroes.
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