dào
纛
ancient army banner
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
large banner; streamer used in ancient armies
archaicA term specific to ancient (pre-modern) Chinese military contexts, referring to a large flag or standard, often with decorative tassels or feathers. Commonly seen in classical literature and historical texts.
Jiāng将
jūn军
de的
dà大
dào纛
zài在
fēng风
zhōng中
liè猎
liè猎
zuò作
xiǎng响
。
The general's large banner fluttered noisily in the wind.
Zhè这
miàn面
yá牙
mén门
dào纛
xiàng象
zhēng征
zhe着
zhōng中
jūn军
de的
quán权
wēi威
。
This command banner symbolizes the authority of the central army.
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Gǔ古
jí籍
zhōng中
cháng常
tí提
dào到
“
lóng龙
dào纛
”
hé和
“
yǔ羽
dào纛
”
。
Ancient texts often mention 'dragon banners' and 'feather banners'.