grand ceremony; important classical texts
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
grand ceremony; major ceremonial event
formalTypically refers to solemn state-level or national ceremonies.
The founding ceremony was solemnly held in Tiananmen Square.
The Olympic Games opening ceremony is a grand cultural event.
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The royal wedding was a grand and solemn ceremony.
noun
important classical texts; great canon
literaryRefers to foundational or canonical works in literature, philosophy, or history.
The Yongle Encyclopedia is the largest encyclopedia from ancient China.
The Confucian classics are important canons of Chinese culture.
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Scholars dedicate their lives to studying these important historical texts.
noun
important statutes; fundamental laws and regulations
literaryRefers to foundational laws, regulations, or institutional codes in a formal or historical context.
This law is a fundamental statute of the nation.
Ancient dynasties all had their own important codes of laws.
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Revising the fundamental statutes is the basis for maintaining social order.