to defend the crown or title in a sports championship; to keep one's position as the winner from a previous competition

a ceremony in which a monarch is crowned

Dignified and stately in appearance or manner; noble and impressive

royal crown or official hat worn in ancient times

The outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere, visible during a total solar eclipse or with a special instrument

A famous painter and poet from the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, known for his depictions of plum blossoms and bamboo.

Mianning, a county in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture [[凉山彝族自治州|涼山彝族自治州|liang2 shan1 yi2 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1]], Sichuan Province

Mianning County in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province

Corona Borealis; a northern constellation located between [[牧夫座|牧夫座|mu4 fu1 zuo4]] and [[武仙座|武仙座|wu3 xian1 zuo4]] that is shaped like a semicircular crown

a crown in the form of a horizontal board with rows of hanging beads, worn by emperors and high officials in ancient China

A ceremonial crown worn by emperors and high officials in ancient China, consisting of a flat board with jade tassels hanging from the front and back; the number of tassels indicated the wearer's rank.

Ceremonial clothing and crown worn by high officials and royalty in ancient China.

(bird species of China) eastern crowned warbler (Phylloscopus coronatus)

sultan tit (Melanochlora sultanea), a bird species native to China and Southeast Asia

the Southern Crown constellation

A person of exceptional ability or distinguished character; literally the "crown of the southern region"

ancient ritual cap or crown worn by men on formal occasions; also refers to traditional attire for officials

Someone who lacks an official title or position but wields significant power and influence, most commonly referring to journalists.

A person with great influence but no formal title, most commonly used as a complimentary term for a journalist.

the outermost layer of the atmosphere of the sun; the solar corona

the rufescent prinia (Prinia rufescens), a species of bird native to Southeast Asia and southern China

Imperial costume worn by the emperor in ancient China for ritual worship of the spirits of mountains and rivers

(literary) ceremonial robes and crown of ancient officials; (metonymic) a high-ranking official or high social status

ceremonial cap worn by high-ranking officials in ancient times, often featuring decorations representing cicada wings

The ceremonial dragon robe and crown worn by emperors and high officials during sacrificial ceremonies in ancient China.

(literary) curtained carriages and ceremonial caps used by high officials in ancient times, often used to represent high rank, official status, or prestigious positions; also refers to the eminent personages and dignitaries who hold such offices

(literary) an ancient sacrificial dress and crown worn by a sovereign or high official during religious ceremonies