脱帽

脫帽
tuōmào
verb #23,201

Meanings

  1. 1 to take off one's hat
  2. 2 to remove one's cap
  3. 3 to tip one's hat (in admiration or respect)

Examples

HSK 7-9
Tā tuōmào zhìjìng, biǎoshì duì yīngxióng de zūnzhòng.
He removed his hat in salute, expressing respect for the hero.
HSK 7-9
Duìyú tā de yǒngqì, wǒ zhēnde yào tuōmào zhìjìng.
For her courage, I truly must tip my hat.

Tips

usage
脱帽 is both literal (removing a hat) and figurative. The phrase 脱帽致敬 (tuō mào zhìjìng) - tip one's hat in salute - is widely used to express admiration for someone's achievement or character.

Stroke Order

tuō
mào