幛 (zhàng) - A large hanging scroll of silk or satin,

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zhàng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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幛 · zhàng

A large hanging scroll of silk or satin, often containing congratulatory or elegiac messages, presented at significant occasions like weddings, funerals, or business openings.

A large hanging scroll of silk or satin,

Usage highlights

Congratulatory scrollElegiac scrollCelebratory bannerSilk scrollPresent a scrollHang a scroll

Synonyms

  • 幡— A long narrow flag or banner, often used in religious or ceremonial contexts
  • 帷— Curtain or hanging cloth, used for partitioning or decoration

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They presented a congratulatory scroll (贺幛) at the wedding.
  • The funeral hall was filled with elegiac scrolls (挽幛).
  • A large celebratory banner (喜幛) hung at the entrance.
  • The company received a silk scroll (锦幛) for its anniversary.

Collocations

  • Congratulatory scroll(贺幛)
  • Elegiac scroll(挽幛)
  • Celebratory banner(喜幛)
  • Silk scroll(锦幛)
  • Present a scroll(送幛)
  • Hang a scroll(挂幛)

Idioms

  • Present a scroll to congratulate(悬幛致贺)
  • Elegiac couplets and mourning scrolls(挽联挽幛)
  • Silk scrolls filling the hall(锦幛满堂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in Chinese culture for formal congratulations or condolences, often with inscribed messages.
  • Commonly made of silk or satin, reflecting the importance and formality of the occasion.
  • The content and color of the scroll (e.g., red for celebrations, white/blue for funerals) are highly symbolic.

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