胸章

xiōngzhāng
noun #36,702

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 lapel badge
  2. 2 chest insignia
  3. 3 pin worn on the chest

Examples

Tā xiōng qián bié zhe yì méi Máo zhǔxí xiōngzhāng.
He has a Chairman Mao badge pinned to his chest.
Gōngzuò rényuán dōu pèidài hóngsè de xiōngzhāng.
All staff members wear red lapel badges.

Tips

culture
During the Cultural Revolution, Chairman Mao 胸章 (主席) became one of the most produced collectibles in history — over 4.5 billion were made. Today they're sought-after antique items.
mistakes
Don't confuse with 胸卡 (xiōngkǎ, ID badge worn on a lanyard). 胸章 is pinned with a pin/needle, often metal or enamel; 胸卡 is a clip-on or lanyard ID card.

Stroke Order

xiōng
zhāng