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The character "旌" traces its etymology to a term for a feathered banner employed in ancient ceremonies and warfare, with its traditional form incorporating the radical "方" on the left, indicating its association with flags, and the component "生" on the right, which historically denoted pronunciation. While initially referring strictly to a type of flag, the meaning of "旌" broadened to include verbal senses like to commend or to honor, as flags were traditionally used to confer prestige and public recognition.
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军士们高举着旌旗前进。
这座城市以旌表英雄而闻名。
颁奖仪式上，旌表了三位杰出科学家。
他因功绩卓著而受到朝廷的旌赏。
彩色的旌幡在风中猎猎作响。
古代战场上，旌旗是指挥军队的重要工具。
这座牌坊是为了旌表她的贞洁而建立的。
透过历史的烟云，那些被旌表的忠义故事依然动人。