noun
silver medal; silver badge
Refers to a silver medal or badge, typically in competitions or as an award. Less common than 銀メダル in everyday speech.
彼はオリンピックで銀牌を獲得した。
He won a silver medal at the Olympics.
その大会では銀牌が授与された。
A silver badge was awarded at the tournament.
Compound of 銀 (gin, 'silver') and 牌 (hai, 'medal' or 'plaque'). The reading ぎんぱい follows standard on'yomi.