旟
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Meaning: banner with falcons
💡 A falcon flies on a flag: 旟 = flag bird.
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Character Story & Explanation
旟 (yú) depicts an ancient military banner adorned with falcon images, used to signal troops or mark rank. It appears in the Book of Songs, reflecting early Chinese warfare and ritual. The character combines 㫃 (a flag) and 與 (giving sound), embodying the fusion of practical command and symbolic avian power.
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