勋 xūn deeds
deeds; feats; merit
How to remember 勋: 员 member + 力 power = deeds. Every member of the fire station cheers when the old chief, still full of power, is thanked for a lifetime of deeds.
Component breakdown
勋 = 员 member + 力 power
- 员 member
- 口 mouth
- 贝 sea shell
- 力 power
Every member of the fire station cheers when the old chief, still full of power, is thanked for a lifetime of deeds.
How it is used
- Meritorious achievement, especially honored with a medal - 勋章 (xūnzhāng) a medal/decoration, 功勋 (gōngxūn) great and lasting merit, 元勋 (yuánxūn) a founding hero.
- Formal/ceremonial register; used of distinguished service to state or cause.
- Not everyday 'success' - reserve it for honored, official merit.