Definition
冕 is a bound morpheme that appears in formal compound words referring to ceremonial headgear worn by ancient emperors or high officials, or the act of coronation itself. You never use it alone; it always attaches to another character as in 冠冕 (crown, official cap) or 加冕 (to crown). It's a literary, historical term you'll encounter in formal writing and tradition-related contexts.
b.f.
(bound form) ceremonial cap or crown (of an emperor or official)coronation
Examples
- 。Jiāmiǎn yíshì fēicháng lóngzhòng.The coronation ceremony was very grand.
- 。Gǔdài huángdì de guānmiǎn shàng xiāng yǒu bǎoshí.The ancient emperor's crown was studded with jewels.
- 。Zhè dǐng guānmiǎn shì chúnjīn dǎzào de.This crown is made of pure gold.
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