旓
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Meaning: serrated edges on a Chinese flag
💡 Imagine a flag's saw-tooth edge (旓) waving like a shark's fin.
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Character Story & Explanation
旓 (shāo) refers to the serrated edges or streamers on a traditional Chinese flag or banner. This ancient character is rarely used today but appears in classical texts describing military or ceremonial regalia. It combines the radical 方 (flag) with 肖 (resembling), indicating a flag-like object with decorative fringe. The character evokes imperial processions or battlefield standards.
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