Definition

Noun: A military badge or insignia worn on a uniform, typically on the cap or headgear, to denote affiliation with a specific military branch, unit, or service.

Usage Examples

• (He wears the military badge of the Air Defense - Air Force Service.)
• Quân hiệu trên mũ thể hiện quân chủng của người lính.* (The insignia on the cap indicates the soldier's military branch.)

Advanced Usage

• The term specifically refers to the badge worn on headgear. For badges or patches on other parts of the uniform (like shoulders or chest), terms like "phù hiệu" (patch, emblem) are more common.
• It is a formal and official term used within military contexts and regulations.

Variants and Related Words

• Phù hiệu (noun): A broader term for a badge, emblem, or patch worn on a uniform (e.g., on the shoulder or sleeve).
• Cấp hiệu (noun): Rank insignia.
• Huy hiệu (noun): A badge, pin, or emblem, often for an organization, not exclusively military.

Synonyms

• Military insignia
• Service badge

Related Phrases / Idioms

• : To wear a military badge/insignia.
  • Mọi quân nhân đều phải đeo quân hiệu đúng quy định. (All military personnel must wear their insignia according to regulations.)

noun

1. military badge