幟 (zhì) - flag, banner, pennant — a piece of cloth

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zhì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

志

幟 · zhì

flag, banner, pennant — a piece of cloth attached to a pole, used as a symbol or signal.

flag, banner, pennant — a piece of cloth

Usage highlights

FlagBannerFlagpoleFlag raising ceremonyFlag bearerFlag signal

Synonyms

  • 旗— flag, banner
  • 旌— banner, pennant
  • 幡— long narrow flag, streamer

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The national flag (国旗) was raised.
  • The army raised their banner (旗帜).
  • A flagpole (旗杆) stands in the square.
  • He waved a small pennant (小旗).

Collocations

  • Flag(旗帜)
  • Banner(旗帜)
  • Flagpole(旗杆)
  • Flag raising ceremony(升旗仪式)
  • Flag bearer(旗手)
  • Flag signal(旗号)

Idioms

  • To raise a unique banner(独树一帜)
  • To change one's banner(改旗易帜)
  • To hoist the flag of righteousness(高举义帜)
  • To pull down one's flag and muffle the drums(偃旗息鼓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in military contexts to identify regiments and signal commands.
  • Symbolizes a cause, faction, or group identity.
  • The act of raising a flag often marks the beginning of a movement or event.

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