mề-đay
Definition
- Noun:
- Medal: A flat piece of metal, often shaped like a coin or cross, awarded to honor a person for an achievement, act of bravery, or service, and typically worn on a ribbon.
- (Archaic): An older, less common term for "medal" in Vietnamese, largely replaced by the modern word "huy chương."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông cố của tôi được trao một mề-đay vì lòng dũng cảm. (My great-grandfather was awarded a medal for his bravery.)
- Từ "mề-đay" ngày nay ít được sử dụng. (The word "mề-đay" is rarely used today.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "mề-đay" is considered archaic. In contemporary Vietnamese, the standard and official word for a medal is "huy chương." You will encounter "mề-đay" primarily in historical texts, older literature, or when referring to very old artifacts.
Variants and Related Words
- Huy chương (n): Medal. The modern and standard term.
- Cô ấy giành huy chương vàng Olympic. (She won an Olympic gold medal.)
Synonyms
- Medal: A flat metal disc awarded as an honor.
- Decoration: An award or badge of honor, often a medal.
- Award: A prize or other mark of recognition.
Related Idioms
- Related concepts are expressed using the modern term "huy chương."
- Được lĩnh huy chương: To receive a medal.
- Huy chương vàng / bạc / đồng: Gold / silver / bronze medal.