脱帽 (tuō mào) — to doff one's hat (in respect), to take off one's hat as a token of respect
Definition
A fixed formal verb meaning to remove one's hat as a sign of respect, greeting, or tribute. Almost always used in solemn or ceremonial contexts (e.g. 脱帽致敬, 脱帽致意), not in casual everyday speech.
verb
to doff one's hat (in respect)to take off one's hat as a token of respect
Examples
- ，。Tā zài huì shàng tuō le mào, xiàng lǎo shī biǎo shì jìng yì.He took off his hat at the meeting to show respect to the teacher.
- 脱帽。Guān zhòng fēn fēn tuō mào zhì yì.The audience doffed their hats in greeting.
- 脱帽。Wǒ men xiàng yīng xióng tuō mào zhì jìng.We doff our hats to the hero.
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