imperial crown; symbol of sovereignty; top-tier
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Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
imperial crown; royal diadem
formalRefers specifically to the headwear worn by an emperor or king, distinct from other types of hats or crowns.
Bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
lǐ里
chén陈
liè列
zhe着
gǔ古
dài代
huáng皇
dì帝
de的
huáng皇
guān冠
。
The imperial crown of an ancient emperor is on display in the museum.
Zhè这
dǐng顶
jīn金
zhì质
huáng皇
guān冠
xiāng镶
qiàn嵌
zhe着
wú无
shù数
bǎo宝
shí石
。
This golden imperial crown is inlaid with countless gems.
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Xīn新
guó国
wáng王
jiā加
miǎn冕
shí时
dài戴
shàng上
le了
chuán传
shì世
de的
huáng皇
guān冠
。
The new king wore the heirloom crown at his coronation.
noun
symbol of royal authority or sovereignty
literaryUsed metaphorically to represent the power and legitimacy of a monarchy.
Zài在
fēng封
jiàn建
shí时
dài代
，
huáng皇
guān冠
dài代
biǎo表
zhe着
zhì至
gāo高
wú无
shàng上
de的
quán权
lì力
。
In feudal times, the crown represented supreme power.
Zhēng争
duó夺
huáng皇
guān冠
de的
dòu斗
zhēng争
yǐn引
fā发
le了
chí持
xù续
de的
nèi内
zhàn战
。
The struggle for the crown triggered a protracted civil war.
noun
the highest honor or position in a competition or field
neutralA modern metaphorical extension, commonly used in sports, business, and competitions.
Zhè这
zhī支
qiú球
duì队
de的
mù目
biāo标
shì是
duó夺
qǔ取
lián联
sài赛
de的
huáng皇
guān冠
。
This team's goal is to seize the league crown.
Zhè这
ge个
jiǎng奖
xiàng项
kān堪
chēng称
shì是
shè设
jì计
jiè界
de的
huáng皇
guān冠
。
This award is considered the crown of the design world.