Definitions
wooden fan carried in procession
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The character 翣 features the semantic radical 羽 (feathers or wings) on the right and the phonetic component 妾 on the left. The feather radical indicates that the character refers to a large ceremonial fan or parasol, historically made from bird feathers. These fans were carried by attendants in imperial processions to provide shade and denote the high status of the dignitary. This structural combination reflects both the material of the object, feathered, and its specific ceremonial function, distinguishing it from ordinary hand fans used for personal cooling.
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