縿 (shān) - The long decorative streamers or tassels attached to & decorative silk fringe.

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縿 · shān

The long decorative streamers or tassels attached to ancient banners, flags, or ceremonial objects;

decorative silk fringe.

The long decorative streamers or tassels attached todecorative silk fringe.

Usage highlights

Banner streamersDecorative tasselsSilk fringeLong streamersCeremonial fringeFlag decorations

Synonyms

  • 旒— tassels on ancient flags
  • 缨— tassel, fringe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient banner had colorful silk streamers (縿).
  • Ceremonial flags with decorative tassels (縿饰) were used in rituals.
  • The long silk fringe (縿带) fluttered in the wind.

Collocations

  • Banner streamers(旗縿)
  • Decorative tassels(縿饰)
  • Silk fringe(丝縿)
  • Long streamers(长縿)
  • Ceremonial fringe(礼縿)
  • Flag decorations(旒縿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese ceremonial banners and flags, particularly in ritual contexts.
  • Represents decorative elements in traditional Chinese regalia and processional items.
  • Associated with formal occasions and imperial ceremonies in historical China.

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