(dào) - A type of ancient banner or flag & also refers to a canopy or covering.

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· dào

A type of ancient banner or flag;

also refers to a canopy or covering.

A type of ancient banner or flagalso refers to a canopy or covering.

Usage highlights

Ancient bannerCeremonial canopyRoyal bannerProcessional flag

Synonyms

  • flag, banner
  • pennant, streamer
  • banner, canopy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient banner (翢) was used in ceremonial processions.
  • He studied the design of the ceremonial canopy (翢).
  • The character 翢 appears in classical texts describing royal regalia.

Collocations

  • Ancient banner(古翢)
  • Ceremonial canopy(仪翢)
  • Royal banner(王翢)
  • Processional flag(行翢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ceremonial objects and royal paraphernalia.
  • Represents a type of ancient banner or canopy used in formal processions and ceremonies.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but preserves historical cultural artifacts.

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