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冠
guān, guàn
Description
"冠"这个字有两个读音。读作 guān 的时候，它是名词，意思是帽子，比如古代人戴在头上的冠。
The character "冠" has two pronunciations. When read as guān, it is a noun meaning hat, such as the crown worn on the head in ancient times.
读作 guàn 的时候，它是动词，意思是把冠戴上，也可以指得第一名，比如"冠军"。
When read as guàn, it is a verb meaning to put on a crown, or to be first place, as in "冠军" (champion).
Meanings
冠guān
a hat or crown, especially a formal headdress
国王头上戴着金冠。
The king wears a golden crown on his head.
冠guàn
to be first, to rank first; champion
他的成绩冠于全班。
His grades are the best in the class.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
冠 is guān (noun, hat/crown) but guàn (verb, to rank first).
- Nuance
冠 alone is literary; everyday speech uses 帽子 for hat and 冠军 for champion.
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