挂冠
to hang; to be concerned; to register; to resign from official post
Meanings
6 senses · 17 examplesverb
to hang up; to suspend
neutralMost common meaning for physical objects.
I hung my coat on the coat rack.
A painting is hanging on the wall.
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He likes to wear a necklace around his neck.
A typhoon signal is hoisted outside.
verb
to be concerned about; to worry about
neutralDescribes emotional attachment or worry.
He is always thinking of his family far away.
Don't worry about this trivial matter.
verb
to register (a call); to be connected
neutralUsed in telecommunications.
I called him, but the line was busy and I couldn't get through.
Please wait a moment, I'll connect you.
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Don't hang up!
verb
to record; to register (a case); to list
neutralUsed in administrative or medical contexts.
The patient has already registered.
Let's go register for an expert consultation.
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This case has already been filed at the police station.
verb
to resign from an official post; to leave office
literaryA classical/literary usage, often seen in historical contexts or phrases like 挂冠归隐.
He was tired of officialdom and decided to resign from his post and live in seclusion.
In ancient times, many scholars had the experience of resigning from office and leaving.
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He resigned from his post to demonstrate his integrity.
classifier
used for strings or clusters of objects
neutralA measure word, often for vehicles (like carts) or strings of items.
a horse-drawn carriage
Bought a string of firecrackers.