Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Order of the Legion of Honour: The "Bắc Đẩu Bội Tinh" is the Vietnamese name for France's highest order of merit, the Legion of Honour (French: Légion d'honneur). It is awarded for outstanding civil or military conduct.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Ông ấy được trao tặng Bắc Đẩu Bội Tinh vì những đóng góp xuất sắc. (He was awarded the Order of the Legion of Honour for his outstanding contributions.)
  • Huân chương Bắc Đẩu Bội Tinh là một vinh dự lớn. (The Order of the Legion of Honour is a great honour.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used formally in official contexts, diplomatic communications, and historical texts to refer to this specific French honour.

Variants and Related Words

• Huân chương Bắc Đẩu Bội Tinh: A fuller, more formal term meaning "Medal of the Order of the Legion of Honour."

Synonyms

• Legion of Honour: The direct English translation and name of the order.
• Légion d'honneur: The original French name for the order.

Related Idioms

• : An idiomatic expression meaning "to be awarded the Legion of Honour," used to signify receiving the highest recognition for service.

1. Order of the Legion of honour