(suì) - A type of ancient banner or flag decorated

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A type of ancient banner or flag decorated with pheasant feathers, used in ceremonial processions during imperial China.

A type of ancient banner or flag decorated

Usage highlights

ceremonial bannerpheasantimperial procession bannerancient flagritual banner

Synonyms

  • flag, banner
  • pennant, streamer

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor's procession featured ceremonial banners (旞).
  • Ancient rituals used feather-decorated flags (羽旞).
  • The ceremonial carriage was adorned with pheasant-feather banners (鸾旞).

Collocations

  • ceremonial banner(旞旗)
  • pheasant-feather banner(羽旞)
  • imperial procession banner(鸾旞)
  • ancient flag(古旞)
  • ritual banner(礼旞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in imperial processions and ceremonies during ancient Chinese dynasties.
  • Typically decorated with pheasant feathers as a symbol of rank and authority.
  • Mentioned in classical texts describing royal ceremonies and military formations.

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