勋章 (xūn zhāng): médaille

When Grandpa was young, he served with distinction in the army. After retiring, he kept those medals carefully in a wooden box and occasionally took them out to tell his grandson stories from those days.

After half a year of hard training, Li Ming finally won a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad. At the school assembly, the principal pinned a shining medal on him.

Disregarding danger, the doctors fought day and night on the front lines against the epidemic, saving countless lives. Their selfless dedication is the most precious medal for this city.

Firefighter Xiao Wang rescued three trapped children from the fire but was hospitalized after inhaling heavy smoke. The mayor personally visited the hospital and placed a medal of honor by his pillow.

On the Olympic field, every athlete who fights to the end deserves respect. Even without winning a medal, the sportsmanship they displayed won applause from the audience.