nrt, 11 strokes, radical 冂, rank #49724, Very Hard
冕
miǎn
crown in the form of a horizontal board with hanging decorations
unknown, 11 strokes, radical 冂, rank #49724, Very Hard
冕
miǎn
imperial crown
unknown, 11 strokes, radical 冂, rank #49724, Very Hard
miǎn(mian3) T3
1crown; ceremonial cap
2crown in the form of a horizontal board with hanging decorations
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March 24, 2026
冕miǎn(mian3)
The character 冕 (miǎn) refers to a crown or ceremonial cap, particularly those used in formal or imperial settings. It often represents authority and is associated with traditional Chinese culture, especially in historical contexts involving emperors and nobility.
Strokes11Radical冂Frequency#49724DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In ancient China, the 冕 was not just a symbol of power but also used in important ceremonies, such as the coronation of emperors, reflecting the Confucian values of hierarchy and respect for authority.
Memory Tip
Imagine a majestic crown (冕) sitting on a throne, adorned with hanging decorations. The character itself has a roof-like structure at the top, suggesting a crown sitting above a head, while its pronunciation 'miǎn' sounds like 'meant' as in 'meant to rule'.
Meanings of 冕
miǎn(mian3)
1crown; ceremonial cap
2crown in the form of a horizontal board with hanging decorations
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About 冕
冕Simplified
11Strokes
冂Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
冕 (miǎn) vs 帽 (mào) — choose 冕 for ceremonial or imperial significance, while 帽 refers to general hats.
Usage Notes
When using 冕, it is important to recognize that it is typically used in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include 冕旒 (miǎn liú, ceremonial cap with tassels) and 冕冕 (miǎn miǎn, a poetic way to refer to crowns).
HSK Study Tips
Although 冕 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to other HSK vocabulary related to royalty and authority, such as 王 (wáng, king) and 皇帝 (huáng dì, emperor). Students should focus on recognizing its usage in historical texts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 冕 with similar characters like 军 (jūn, army) due to visual similarities. Remember, 冕 specifically relates to crowns and ceremonial headgear.
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Pronunciation of 冕
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Phonosemantic compound. 冃 represents the meaning and 免 represents the sound.
1The meaning half冂 carries the sense.
2The sound half免 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaycrown
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 冕?
Decomposition of 冕
IDS Structure⿱日免
冕Full Character
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日Ri4
top
免mian3
bottom
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How to say crown; ceremonial cap in Chinese
“crown; ceremonial cap” in Chinese is冕miǎn
The character 冕 (miǎn) refers to a crown or ceremonial cap, particularly those used in formal or imperial settings. It often represents authority and is associated with traditional Chinese culture, especially in historical contexts involving emperors and nobility.
When to use 冕
When using 冕, it is important to recognize that it is typically used in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include 冕旒 (miǎn liú, ceremonial cap with tassels) and 冕冕 (miǎn miǎn, a poetic way to refer to crowns).
冕 or something close to it
冕 (miǎn) vs 帽 (mào) — choose 冕 for ceremonial or imperial significance, while 帽 refers to general hats.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 冕 with similar characters like 军 (jūn, army) due to visual similarities. Remember, 冕 specifically relates to crowns and ceremonial headgear.
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冕
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Grammar Patterns of 冕
冕 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
