旂 (qí) - Flag, banner, standard — specifically refers to a

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旂 · qí

Flag, banner, standard — specifically refers to a type of banner with bells attached, used in ancient China, especially in military and ceremonial contexts.

Flag, banner, standard — specifically refers to a

Usage highlights

Military bannerCeremonial flagZhou dynasty bannerFlag with bellsDragon bannerImperial standard

Synonyms

  • 旗— flag, banner (general term)
  • 帜— banner, flag (military context)
  • 旌— banner, streamer (ceremonial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient army carried ceremonial banners (旂帜).
  • He studied the use of flags in Zhou dynasty rituals (周礼中的旂).
  • The general's standard was decorated with bells (带铃的旂).

Collocations

  • Military banner(军旂)
  • Ceremonial flag(礼旂)
  • Zhou dynasty banner(周旂)
  • Flag with bells(铃旂)
  • Dragon banner(龙旂)
  • Imperial standard(帝旂)

Idioms

  • Flags and banners fluttering in the wind(旌旂招展)
  • Banners covering the sun(旌旂蔽日)
  • Drums beating and banners waving(鼓旂相应)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a specific type of Zhou dynasty banner with bells attached to the top.
  • Used in military and ceremonial contexts to denote rank and command.
  • Often depicted in ancient Chinese art and described in classical texts like the Rites of Zhou.

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