帾 (dǔ) - A banner or pennant & a streamer

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帾 · dǔ

A banner or pennant;

a streamer;

a small flag used for identification or decoration.

A banner or pennanta streamera small flag used for identification or decoration.

Usage highlights

Military bannerCommander's pennantFestival streamerIdentification flagDecorative bannerSignal pennant

Synonyms

  • 旗— flag; banner (more general term)
  • 幡— pennant; streamer (similar decorative/signaling function)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army unit flew its identification banner (军帾).
  • Decorative streamers adorned the festival (节庆帾).
  • The pennant marked the commander's position (帅帾).

Collocations

  • Military banner(军帾)
  • Commander's pennant(帅帾)
  • Festival streamer(节庆帾)
  • Identification flag(标识帾)
  • Decorative banner(装饰帾)
  • Signal pennant(信号帾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used historically for military identification and ceremonial decorations.
  • Represents a smaller, more specific type of flag compared to general terms like 旗.
  • Often associated with command positions or unit identification in military contexts.

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