旒
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Meaning: tassel
💡 Think of a 'flowing' (liú) tassel on a flag; the radical 方 hints at a flag.
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Character Story & Explanation
旒 (liú) refers to the tassels hanging from the top of a flag or canopy, especially in ancient Chinese ceremonies. It often appears in historical texts describing imperial regalia. For example, the number of tassels on a crown indicated rank. Today, it is rarely used in daily conversation but remains important in classical literature and cultural heritage.
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