袞 (gǔn) - Gun — ceremonial robe worn by ancient Chinese & symbolic of imperial authority and high status.

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袞 · gǔn

Gun — ceremonial robe worn by ancient Chinese emperors and high-ranking officials, often richly embroidered;

symbolic of imperial authority and high status.

Gun — ceremonial robe worn by ancient Chinesesymbolic of imperial authority and high status.

Usage highlights

Ceremonial robeCeremonial crown and robeDragon robeBestow a ceremonial robeThree DukesEmbroidered robe

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor wore a dragon robe (龙袞).
  • He was granted the privilege of wearing a ceremonial robe (赐袞).
  • The official's robe was embroidered with intricate patterns (袞服).
  • The ceremony required full ceremonial dress (袞冕).

Collocations

  • Ceremonial robe(袞服)
  • Ceremonial crown and robe(袞冕)
  • Dragon robe(龙袞)
  • Bestow a ceremonial robe(赐袞)
  • Three Dukes(三袞)
  • Embroidered robe(绣袞)

Idioms

  • Wearing the robe and holding the tablet(袞袞诸公)
  • Successive generations of high officials(世袭袞袞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The gun robe was part of the formal attire for Chinese emperors and high officials during important ceremonies.
  • It symbolized imperial power and high rank in the feudal bureaucratic system.
  • The term 'gungun' (袞袞) is used to describe a continuous succession of high officials.

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