幛
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Meaning: hanging scroll
💡 A cloth (巾) scroll (幛) 'zhang'ing on the wall, like a 'zhang'ing scroll.
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Detective 幛 (zhàng) is a hanging scroll, typically inscribed with eulogies or congratulations. Its radical 巾 (cloth) hints at its textile origin. In Chinese culture, 幛 is presented at weddings, funerals, or celebrations as a formal tribute, often with calligraphy expressing respect or joy.
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