zoeng2 zoeng1獎章奖章
Jyutpingzoeng2 zoeng1
Yalejéung jēung
Definition
Medal or badge of honour, awarded to recognize achievements or contributions.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a physical token or medal awarded for achievement or service. Unlike general awards, it implies a tangible object that can be worn or displayed on one's person. It is often associated with formal recognition in organizations, schools, or uniformed groups.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
keoi5 sam1 hau2 gwaa3 zyu6 go3 zoeng2 zoeng1 hou2 wai1 fung1 aa4
佢心口掛住個獎章，好威風呀。
He has a badge of honour pinned to his chest, looking very impressive.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 bin1 go3 lo2 zo2 ni1 go3 zoeng2 zoeng1
你知唔知邊個攞咗呢個獎章？
Do you know who received this badge of honour?
Related words
Common phrases
baan1 faat3 zoeng2 zoeng1
頒發獎章
to award a badge of honour
pui3 daai3 zoeng2 zoeng1
佩戴獎章
to wear a badge of honour
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 獎牌, which is typically a medal won in a sports competition. 獎章 often carries a sense of official status or rank rather than just athletic victory.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
