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高帽子
gāomàozi
1. tall conical paper hat worn as a public humiliation
2. dunce cap

Character Breakdown

高
gāo
tall, lofty; high, elevated
HSK 1 10 丶
帽
mào
hat, cap
HSK 3 12 丶
子
zi
son, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thing
HSK 1 3 丶

Compound Words (1)

戴高帽子
dàigāomàozi
(coll.) to be the object of flattery

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