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pèi
Meaning: banner
💡 Associate 斾 with 'pay' attention to the banner fluttering in the wind.
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斾 (pèi) meaning in English —

The character 斾 (pèi) refers to a banner or flag, historically used in ancient China as a military standard or ceremonial pennant. It appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, often symbolizing honor and identity in battle. Unlike Western heraldic banners that represent families or nations, 斾 was more fluid, signifying troop movements or rituals. Today it is rare, mainly seen in historical contexts.

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