(bēi) - A type of ancient banner or flag & also refers to a kind of grass or

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· bēi

A type of ancient banner or flag;

also refers to a kind of grass or plant.

A type of ancient banner or flagalso refers to a kind of grass or

Usage highlights

ancient bannerceremonial flagtype of grassplant namebanner in ritual
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient army carried banners (藣) into battle.
  • This plant is known as 藣 in traditional texts.
  • The ceremonial flag (藣) was used in rituals.

Collocations

  • ancient banner()
  • ceremonial flag()
  • type of grass(藣草)
  • plant name()
  • banner in ritual(仪式用藣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts as a type of banner or flag used in military or ceremonial contexts.
  • Also appears in classical botany as a name for a specific plant.

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