màozi

帽子

HSK 4Word · Noun

hat; cap; false label/charge

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

hat; cap; headwear

Literal meaning. Refers to any article of clothing worn on the head for practical or decorative purposes.

Tā他
chū出
mén门
shí时
dài戴
le了
yī一
dǐng顶
hēi黑
sè色
de的
mào帽
zi子
 。

He wore a black hat when he went out.

Tiān天
lěng冷
 ,
bié别
wàng忘
le了
dài戴
shàng上
nǐ你
de的
mào帽
zi子
 。

It's cold, don't forget to put on your hat.

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Zhè这
dǐng顶
mào帽
zi子
shì是
yáng羊
máo毛
zuò做
de的
 ,
hěn很
nuǎn暖
huo和
 。

This hat is made of wool and is very warm.

2.

Definition

false label; unwarranted charge; stigma

Metaphorical meaning. Refers to an unfounded accusation, derogatory label, or stigma pinned on someone.

Pī批
píng评
yīng应
gāi该
qiè切
hé合
shí实
jì际
 ,
yǒu有
nèi内
róng容
 ,
bù不
yào要
guāng光
kòu扣
dà大
mào帽
zi子
 。

Criticism should be realistic and substantive; don't just pin big, unfounded labels on people.

Tā他
bèi被
kòu扣
shàng上

He was labeled a 'troublemaker'.

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Zhè这
zhǒng种
mào帽
zi子
wǒ我
kě可
dài戴
bu不
qǐ起
 。

I can't bear to be labeled like that.