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The character 幛 is a phono-semantic compound: the radical 巾 (jīn) means 'cloth', anchoring the meaning in textiles; the component 章 (zhāng) provides the sound and also means 'pattern' or 'writing', reflecting the idea of an inscribed design on fabric. The character originally depicted writing a pattern on cloth. It refers to a large, decorative cloth hanging, such as a curtain, screen, or scroll, often embroidered with congratulatory or commemorative messages and presented as a formal gift at weddings, funerals, or similar ceremonies.
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