勋

勛/勲/勳
xūn
力 + 员

Definitions

xūn variant of 勳|勋[xūn]
xūn variant of 勳|勋[xūn]
xūn (bound form) meritorious accomplishment

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 力 represents the meaning and 员 represents the sound. Simplified form of 勛.

Semantic: 力 Phonetic: 员

About

The character 勋 is a phono-semantic compound. Its simplified form combines the phonetic component 员 (yuán) on the left with the semantic radical 力 (lì, strength) on the right. The traditional form, 勳, pairs the same strength radical with 熏 (xūn, smoke/fumigate), which provided the original phonetic value. The character denotes extraordinary merit or distinguished service, implying the significant effort required to achieve such feats. It is thus central to terms for official commendations, decorations, and medals awarded for exceptional contributions.

Example Sentences Hide

他获得了一枚勋章。

Tā huòdéle yī méi xūnzhāng.

He received a medal.

李勋是我的好朋友。

Lǐ Xūn shì wǒ de hǎo péngyǒu.

Li Xun is my good friend.

这位将军功勋卓著。

Zhè wèi jiāngjūn gōngxūn zhuózhù.

This general has outstanding meritorious service.

他的勋绩被载入史册。

Tā de xūnjì bèi zǎirù shǐcè.

His achievements were recorded in the annals of history.

我们家族以先辈的功勋为荣。

Wǒmen jiāzú yǐ xiānbèi de gōngxūn wéi róng.

Our family takes pride in the meritorious deeds of our ancestors.

他因功勋卓著而受到表彰。

Tā yīn gōngxūn zhuózhù ér shòudào biǎozhāng.

He was commended for his distinguished meritorious service.

那位勋爵发表了重要演讲。

Nà wèi xūnjué fābiǎole zhòngyào yǎnjiǎng.

That lord delivered an important speech.

这些历史人物的勋业激励着我们。

Zhèxiē lìshǐ rénwù de xūnyè jīlìzhe wǒmen.

The meritorious deeds of these historical figures inspire us.

Related Characters

Component: 力

动 加 务 边 办 功 历 另 势 男 助 伤 劳 勒

Component: 员

损 圆 陨 殒 郧 埙 筼 涢

Example Words

勋章 元勋 功勋 勋爵 张勋