zhào
旐
ancient flag; banner
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
an ancient type of flag or banner used in ceremonies or warfare
archaicRefers specifically to ancient Chinese flags, often seen in historical texts, classical literature, and archaeological contexts. Rarely used in modern daily conversation.
Gǔ古
dài代
jūn军
duì队
shǐ使
yòng用
zhào旐
lái来
zhǐ指
huī挥
zuò作
zhàn战
。
Ancient armies used zhao banners to command troops in battle.
Zhào旐
qí旗
piāo飘
yáng扬
zài在
zhàn战
chǎng场
shàng上
，
gǔ鼓
wǔ舞
zhe着
shì士
qì气
。
The zhao banners fluttered on the battlefield, inspiring the troops.
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Kǎo考
gǔ古
xué学
jiā家
fā发
xiàn现
le了
zhè这
zhǒng种
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
zhào旐
。
Archaeologists discovered this type of ancient banner.
《
Shī诗
jīng经
》
zhōng中
tí提
dào到
le了
zhào旐
zhè这
zhǒng种
qí旗
zhì帜
。
The Book of Songs mentions this type of banner called zhao.