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jīng banner; make manifest

Etymology phono-semantic

flag

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军士们高举着旗前进。

Jūnshìmen gāo jǔ zhe jīngqí qiánjìn.

The soldiers marched forward, holding the banners high.

这座城市以表英雄而闻名。

Zhè zuò chéngshì yǐ jīngbiǎo yīngxióng ér wénmíng.

This city is famous for honoring heroes with commendations.

颁奖仪式上,表了三位杰出科学家。

Bānjiǎng yíshì shàng, jīngbiǎo le sān wèi jiéchū kēxuéjiā.

Three outstanding scientists were honored at the awards ceremony.

他因功绩卓著而受到朝廷的赏。

Tā yīn gōngjī zhuózhù ér shòudào cháotíng de jīngshǎng.

He received commendation and reward from the imperial court for his distinguished service.

彩色的幡在风中猎猎作响。

Cǎisè de jīngfān zài fēng zhōng lièliè zuò xiǎng.

The colorful banners fluttered and snapped in the wind.

古代战场上,旗是指挥军队的重要工具。

Gǔdài zhànchǎng shàng, jīngqí shì zhǐhuī jūnduì de zhòngyào gōngjù.

On ancient battlefields, banners were important tools for commanding troops.

这座牌坊是为了表她的贞洁而建立的。

Zhè zuò páifāng shì wèile jīngbiǎo tā de zhēnjié ér jiànlì de.

This memorial archway was erected to honor her chastity.

透过历史的烟云,那些被表的忠义故事依然动人。

Tòuguò lìshǐ de yānyún, nàxiē bèi jīngbiǎo de zhōngyì gùshi yīrán dòngrén.

Through the mists of history, those stories of loyalty and righteousness that were honored remain moving.