Definition
冠冕 literally means a 'crown' or 'official hat' worn by emperors or high-ranking officials in ancient China. By extension, it can refer metaphorically to an official position, leadership, or authority. In modern usage, it often appears in the four-character phrase 冠冕堂皇 (guān miǎn táng huáng), which describes something that sounds impressive and noble but may be insincere or superficial. As a noun, its core senses are concrete (a headpiece) and figurative (a title or role of leadership).
n.
royal crownofficial hat (as worn by ancient rulers or high officials)figurative position of leadership or authoritytop rank
Examples
- 冠冕，。Zhè dǐng guān miǎn shàng xiāng mǎn le bǎoshí, fēicháng guìzhòng.This crown is studded with gems and is extremely precious.
- ，冠冕。Tā píngjiè chūsè de nénglì, zuìzhōng yíngdé le hángyè nèi de guān miǎn.Through his outstanding ability, he ultimately won the crown within the industry.
- 冠冕，。Zhè wèi guówáng de guān miǎn dàidài xiāngchuán, yǐ yǒu qiānnián lìshǐ.This king's crown has been passed down for generations, with a history of a thousand years.
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