斿
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Meaning: scallops along lower edge of flag
💡 Think of a flag with scalloped bottom edges fluttering in the wind.
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Character Story & Explanation
Excavated from oracle bones, 斿 (yóu) originally depicted a flag with flowing ribbons or scalloped edges. This ancient symbol represented the decorative pendants hanging from a banner’s lower edge, used in ritual processions. The character captures the dynamic movement of fabric, reflecting early Chinese ceremonial culture where flags were both practical and sacred.
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