imperial ceremonial robe; emperor's gown
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imperial ceremonial robe; ceremonial dress of the Son of Heaven
archaicSpecifically refers to the ceremonial gown worn by ancient Chinese emperors during important rituals and ceremonies. Often adorned with dragon patterns (龙纹) and twelve symbolic ornaments (十二章纹). This term is now primarily used in historical, academic, or museum contexts.
Huáng皇
dì帝
shēn身
chuān穿
gǔn衮
fú服
，
tóu头
dài戴
miǎn冕
guān冠
，
jǔ举
xíng行
jì祭
tiān天
dà大
diǎn典
。
The emperor wore the imperial robe and the coronet, performing the grand ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven.
Zhè这
jiàn件
Míng明
dài代
de的
gǔn衮
fú服
shàng上
xiù绣
zhe着
shí十
èr二
tiáo条
lóng龙
，
gōng工
yì艺
jīng精
zhàn湛
。
This Ming Dynasty imperial robe is embroidered with twelve dragons, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.
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Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
zhǐ只
yǒu有
tiān天
zǐ子
cái才
néng能
chuān穿
gǔn衮
fú服
，
zhū诸
hóu侯
zhǐ只
néng能
chuān穿
jiào较
dī低
děng等
jí级
de的
lǐ礼
fú服
。
In ancient times, only the Son of Heaven could wear the imperial robe, while feudal lords could only wear lower-grade ceremonial dresses.