旌
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Meaning: banner
💡 Remember 'jīng' as 'jingling banner' that rings with pride.
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Character Story & Explanation
During the Dragon Boat Festival, you might see a grand parade featuring a towering 旌 (jīng) — an ancient banner made of colorful silk attached to a pole. This character combines the radical 方 (flag) with 生 (life), symbolizing a banner that leads troops into battle. Today, it appears in formal contexts like military flags or celebratory pennants, embodying honor and direction.
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