liú

literary
archaic

Meaning of

旒 means ribbons or streamers attached to a flag or banner; jade beads or pendants hanging from the front and back of an ancient emperor's ceremonial crown. Pronounced liú.

  • ribbons or streamers attached to a flag or banner
  • jade beads or pendants hanging from the front and back of an ancient emperor's ceremonial crown

Character Info

Radical
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Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Zhàn
shàng
de
liú
zài
fēng
zhōng
piāo
yáng
 

The ribbons on the battle flag fluttered in the wind.

zhàng
duì
gāo
zhe
dài
liú
de
zhì
 

The honor guard held high the flag with its streamers.

Measure Words

/ tiáo
Primary
/ chuàn