纛 (dào) - A large banner or ceremonial flag used in & also refers to a military standard or commander's

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纛 · dào

A large banner or ceremonial flag used in ancient China, often carried in processions;

also refers to a military standard or commander's flag.

A large banner or ceremonial flag used inalso refers to a military standard or commander's

Usage highlights

Grand bannerCommander's flagCeremonial bannerYellow bannerImperial standardArmy banner

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The imperial procession carried a grand banner (大纛).
  • Military commanders used flags to signal troops (帅纛).
  • Ancient ceremonies featured colorful banners (旗纛).

Collocations

  • Grand banner(大纛)
  • Commander's flag(帅纛)
  • Ceremonial banner(旗纛)
  • Yellow banner(黄纛)
  • Imperial standard(御纛)
  • Army banner(军纛)

Idioms

  • To raise high the banner(高擎大纛)
  • The commander's standard leads the way(帅纛先行)
  • Banners flying in the wind(旌旗纛影)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in imperial processions and military ceremonies as a symbol of authority and command.
  • Often made of silk or other fine materials with decorative elements.
  • The character contains the silk radical 糸, indicating its connection to fabric and textiles.

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