wing4 haam4榮銜荣衔

Jyutpingwing4 haam4

Yalewìhng hàahm

Definition

Honor; title of honor or distinction awarded to someone.

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How it's used

This term is formal and typically appears in written contexts like news reports, official biographies, or academic settings. It refers specifically to titles or awards bestowed upon someone as a mark of recognition for their achievements. You will rarely hear it used in casual, everyday conversation, as people would prefer more common terms like 獎項 or 名銜.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢lo2攞dou3到ni1呢go3個wing4榮haam4銜zan1真hai6係hou2好wai1威aa4呀。

He is really impressive for receiving this honor.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知keoi5佢jau5有me1咩wing4榮haam4銜le1呢？

Do you know what honors he has?

Common phrases

baan1頒faat3發wing4榮haam4銜

to confer an honor

wok6獲dak1得wing4榮haam4銜

to receive an honor

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general awards like 獎項. Remember that 榮銜 implies a specific title or honorary status rather than just a prize or a trophy.