(mào) - An ancient form of 帽 (hat, cap) & a historical character representing a head covering.

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mào | 4 strokes | radical: 冂

· mào

An ancient form of 帽 (hat, cap);

a historical character representing a head covering.

An ancient form of 帽 (hat, cap)a historical character representing a head covering.

Usage highlights

Ancient form of hatHistorical head coveringCharacter evolution

Synonyms

  • hat, cap (modern equivalent)
  • crown, headgear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This ancient character (冃) is the precursor to the modern word for hat (帽).
  • In oracle bone inscriptions, 冃 depicted a head covering (古代头巾).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of hat(古帽字)
  • Historical head covering(古代头饰)
  • Character evolution(字形演变)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 冃 is an ancient pictograph representing a hat or head covering.
  • It evolved into the modern character 帽 through the addition of semantic components.
  • Appears primarily in historical texts and character etymology studies.

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