银牌

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"银牌" literally means "silver medal" and is commonly used to refer to the second-place award in competitions or contests. It is a compound of "" (silver) and "" (medal or plaque).

Common Contexts

This word is frequently used in sports, academic contests, and other competitive events to indicate the runner-up prize. It often appears in news reports, sports commentaries, and everyday conversations about competitions.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 银牌: silver medal winner, used to specify the person who won the silver medal.
  • 获得银牌: to win a silver medal, a common verb phrase.
  • 银牌: to seize or capture the silver medal, often used in formal or written contexts.

Usage Notes

When using "银牌," speakers emphasize the achievement of second place, which is still a significant honor. It contrasts with "金牌" (gold medal) for first place and "铜牌" (bronze medal) for third place. Avoid confusing "银牌" with "" (silver card), which refers to a card, not a medal.

Tone and Register

"银牌" is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. It is widely understood and used across Mainland China and other Chinese-speaking regions.

Example Sentences

He won the silver medal in the competition and performed very well.

In this Olympics, the Chinese team won many silver medals.

Although he only got the silver medal, he still feels very proud.