Definition
脱帽 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to doff one's hat in respect.' It consists of 脱 (take off) and 帽 (hat). The object 帽 can be separated from 脱 with aspect markers or other elements, e.g., 脱了帽 ('took off the hat'). It is often used in the set phrase 脱帽致敬 ('doff one's hat in salute'). As a formal gesture, it appears in ceremonial or respectful contexts.
v.o.
to doff one's hat (in respect)to take off one's hat as a token of respect
Examples
- ，。Tā zài huì shàng tuō le mào, xiàng lǎoshī biǎoshì jìngyì.He took off his hat at the meeting to show respect to the teacher.
- 脱帽。Guānzhòng fēnfēn tuō mào zhìyì.The audience doffed their hats in greeting.
- 脱帽。Wǒmen xiàng yīngxióng tuō mào zhìjìng.We doff our hats to the hero.
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