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The character '幡' is structurally composed of the semantic radical '巾', denoting cloth, and the phonetic component '番', which suggests its pronunciation, reflecting its original meaning related to cloth banners or flags. Over centuries, the character has maintained its core association with woven or fabric standards, often employed in ceremonial or religious contexts, while its fundamental meaning as a banner has persisted through various applications such as decorative streamers, military pennants, and Buddhist ritual objects. The traditional form of the character clearly illustrates its etymological roots through these combined elements, without significant alteration to its conceptual basis.
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墙上挂着一面幡。
寺庙前飘扬着彩色幡。
他幡然醒悟自己的错误。
经幡在风中轻轻摆动。
节日里，人们竖起了许多幡旗。
幡上的图案象征着和平与祝福。
经过那次教训，他幡然改过，重新做人。
在藏区，随处可见迎风招展的经幡。