旜 (zhān) - A type of ancient banner or flag with

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zhān ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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旜 · zhān

A type of ancient banner or flag with a red color, often used in ceremonial or military contexts in historical China.

A type of ancient banner or flag with

Usage highlights

red bannerbanner and flagceremonial bannermilitary bannerbanner polebanner display

Synonyms

  • 旗— flag, banner
  • 幡— pennant, streamer
  • 帜— banner, flag

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The general raised the red banner (旜) to signal the advance.
  • Ceremonial flags (旜旗) were displayed during the imperial procession.
  • Ancient texts describe the use of red banners (赤旜) in rituals.

Collocations

  • red banner(赤旜)
  • banner and flag(旜旗)
  • ceremonial banner(礼旜)
  • military banner(军旜)
  • banner pole(旜竿)
  • banner display(展旜)

Idioms

  • Raise the banner to summon troops(扬旜召兵)
  • Banners fluttering in the wind(旜旗招展)
  • Follow the banner's command(随旜而动)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese military and ceremonial contexts as a signaling device.
  • Often made of red silk or cloth, symbolizing authority and command.
  • Mentioned in classical texts describing imperial ceremonies and military formations.

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