ceremonial paraphernalia; honor guard equipment; regalia
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ceremonial paraphernalia (flags, umbrellas, fans, weapons) carried by guards when ancient emperors or officials traveled
formalHistorical term referring to imperial processions. Often part of '卤簿' (lǔbù) ceremonies.
Huáng皇
dì帝
chū出
xíng行
shí时
，
yí仪
zhàng仗
duì队
wu伍
mián绵
yán延
shù数
lǐ里
。
When the emperor traveled, the ceremonial procession stretched for several miles.
Gǔ古
dài代
guān官
yuán员
de的
yí仪
zhàng仗
bāo包
kuò括
jīn金
guā瓜
、
fǔ斧
yuè钺
、
sǎn伞
gài盖
děng等
。
The ceremonial paraphernalia of ancient officials included golden gourds, axes, and umbrellas.
noun
ceremonial weapons carried by honor guards at state ceremonies or when welcoming foreign dignitaries; also refers to large flags, banners, slogans, charts, or models carried at the head of parade contingents
formalModern usage includes both military honor guard equipment and parade floats/banners. Often used in the compound '仪仗队' (honor guard).
Sān三
jūn军
yí仪
zhàng仗
duì队
zài在
guó国
bīn宾
dào到
dá达
qián前
zhěng整
qí齐
liè列
duì队
。
The military honor guard stood in formation before the state guest arrived.
Guó国
qìng庆
yóu游
xíng行
zhōng中
，
yí仪
zhàng仗
fāng方
zhèn阵
shuài率
xiān先
tōng通
guò过
Tiān'ān天
mén安
门
。
During the National Day parade, the ceremonial contingent was the first to pass Tiananmen.
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Huān欢
yíng迎
yí仪
shì式
shàng上
de的
yí仪
zhàng仗
bāo包
kuò括
cháng长
qiāng枪
hé和
jūn军
dāo刀
。
The ceremonial weapons at the welcoming ceremony included rifles and sabers.