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冠冕堂皇
guānmiǎntánghuáng
1. high-sounding
2. dignified
3. pompous (idiom)

Character Breakdown

冠
guān
cap, crown, headgear
HSK 5 9 丶
冕
miǎn
crown; ceremonial cap
11 丶
堂
táng
hall, large room; government office; cousins
HSK 6 11 丶
皇
huáng
royal, imperial; ruler, superior
HSK 6 9 丶

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