勛 (xūn) - Merit — refers to great achievements, meritorious service, & also used in names to signify accomplishment and

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xūn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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勛 · xūn

Merit — refers to great achievements, meritorious service, or contributions deserving recognition;

also used in names to signify accomplishment and honor.

Merit — refers to great achievements, meritorious service,also used in names to signify accomplishment and

Usage highlights

Meritorious serviceMerit and achievementsMeritorious deedsAccomplishments and careerMedal of meritRecord of merits

Synonyms

  • 功— achievement, merit
  • 績— accomplishment, performance
  • 勞— labor, service

Antonyms

  • 過— fault, mistake
  • 罪— crime, offense

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He received a medal for his meritorious service (功勛).
  • The general's achievements were recorded in history (勛績).
  • This award recognizes outstanding contributions (勛勞).
  • They built a monument to commemorate his deeds (勛業).

Collocations

  • Meritorious service(功勛)
  • Merit and achievements(勛績)
  • Meritorious deeds(勛勞)
  • Accomplishments and career(勛業)
  • Medal of merit(勛章)
  • Record of merits(勛籍)

Idioms

  • Great achievements and meritorious service(豐功偉績)
  • Recorded in history for eternity(永垂不朽)
  • Render outstanding service(立下汗馬功勞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with military and civil service achievements in Chinese history.
  • Often used in awards, honors, and titles recognizing significant contributions to society or state.
  • Considered an auspicious character in names, implying success and recognition.

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