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The character "冕" is structured with the semantic component "冃", representing a cover or hat, combined with the phonetic component "免". Its etymology traces back to ancient terms for ceremonial headwear, initially denoting formal caps worn by nobility, but over time its meaning specialized to refer specifically to the crown or imperial headdress used in rituals by rulers. The character's form has remained consistent, and in modern usage it retains this focused connotation of authoritative regalia, evident in compounds such as "冕旒" for beaded crowns.
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这顶冕非常精美。
国王在典礼上戴上了华丽的冕。
那顶古老的冕是博物馆的珍宝。
他为自己的成就加上了荣耀的冕。
这位设计师从古代帝王的冕中获得灵感。
加冕仪式象征着权力与责任的正式转移。
那顶镶嵌宝石的冕冠代表着至高无上的权威。
历史学家正在研究那顶出土玉冕的文化含义。