the capping ceremony, a Confucian coming of age ceremony for males dating from pre-Qin times, performed when a boy reaches the age of 20, involving the ritual placing of caps on the head of the young man
(idiom) Originally referred to the ceremony performed by ancient rulers when granting fiefs to feudal lords. It later came to mean the enfeoffment of feudal lords.
(idiom) Originally, the various musical departments all performed the same tune. The expression describes works that are formulaic, uniform, and lacking in innovation.
(idiom) Excellent programs are performed or broadcast one after another. It can also describe a continuous succession of engaging scenes or situations.
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