Definition

1. Noun:
   • Medal; Decoration: A physical award, typically a metal disc or cross attached to a ribbon, given by a state or organization to honor an individual for distinguished service, merit, or achievement. It is often worn on the chest during formal ceremonies.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy được Nhà nước trao tặng huân chương vì những cống hiến xuất sắc. (He was awarded a medal by the State for his outstanding contributions.)
  • Huân chương Lao động hạng Nhất là một vinh dự lớn. (The First-Class Labor Medal is a great honor.)
  • Các chiến sĩ mặc quân phục, đeo huân chương trong lễ duyệt binh. (The soldiers wore their uniforms and medals during the military parade.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often part of official titles for specific state honors in Vietnam, such as (Labor Medal), (Feat of Arms Medal), or (Independence Medal). These denote different classes and purposes of the award.

Variants and Related Words

• Huy chương (n): This is a closely related word for a "medal," but it is generally used for awards in competitive fields like sports ( - gold medal), science, or arts, whereas typically implies a state decoration for service or merit.
• Danh hiệu (n): Title; Honor. This is a broader term for an award or honorific title, which may or may not include a physical medal.
• Phần thưởng (n): Reward; Prize. A general term for any kind of reward.

Synonyms

• Medal: A flat piece of metal stamped with a design to commemorate an event or awarded for excellence.
• Decoration: An award or honor, especially a military one.
• Order: A society or fellowship, or the insignia of one, awarded for merit (e.g., Order of the British Empire).

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms using , a related concept is expressed in phrases like:
  • Được ghi nhận công lao: To have one's contributions recognized.
  • Vinh quang thuộc về...: The glory belongs to... (often used in award acceptance speeches).

noun

1. medal; decoration