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银牌 (yín pái) - use '金牌' when referring to the highest achievement, while '银牌' refers to a silver medal, indicating a lower rank.
This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about sports. Be careful with pronunciation; '金' should be pronounced with a high level tone, while '牌' has a rising tone. Common collocations include '赢得金牌' (win a gold medal).
While 金牌 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, understanding its components can aid in learning related words in HSK levels 2 and 3, such as 金 (gold) and 牌 (plate). Focus on recognizing these characters in various contexts.
Learners often confuse 金牌 with 铜牌 (tóng pái), which means 'bronze medal.' Additionally, they may mispronounce it as 'jin3 pai2,' mixing up the tones. The correct pronunciation is 'jin1 pai2.'
Pronunciation of 金牌
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How to say gold medal in Chinese
“gold medal” in Chinese is金牌
金牌 (jīn pái) means 'gold medal' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in contexts related to sports competitions, such as the Olympics, where the highest achievement is awarded a gold medal. The character '金' signifies gold, while '牌' refers to a medal or token.
When to use 金牌
This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about sports. Be careful with pronunciation; '金' should be pronounced with a high level tone, while '牌' has a rising tone. Common collocations include '赢得金牌' (win a gold medal).
金牌 or something close to it
银牌 (yín pái) - use '金牌' when referring to the highest achievement, while '银牌' refers to a silver medal, indicating a lower rank.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 金牌 with 铜牌 (tóng pái), which means 'bronze medal.' Additionally, they may mispronounce it as 'jin3 pai2,' mixing up the tones. The correct pronunciation is 'jin1 pai2.'
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Cultural Notes for 金牌
In Western cultures, gold medals also symbolize the highest achievement in competitions, but they may not carry the same weight of national pride and collective celebration as in China.
Frequently Asked Questions about 金牌
You can say '他赢得了金牌' (Tā yíngdéle jīnpái), which means 'He won a gold medal.'
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