勋章 xūnzhāng medal
medal; decoration
How to remember 勋章: 勋 deeds + 章 chapter = medal.
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How it is used
- A medal/decoration for honor - 授予勋章 (shòuyǔ xūnzhāng) confer a medal.
- For distinguished service/merit (military, national honors), grander than a sports 奖牌 (medal).
- Collocation: 荣誉勋章 (medal of honor); measure word 枚.