Definitions
signal flag; to signal
Etymology
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The character "麾" is structured with the component "麻" above "毛", and it initially denoted a flag or standard used by military commanders to direct movements on the battlefield. From this nominal sense, the character acquired a verbal meaning, referring to the act of waving such a flag to issue orders, thus extending to signify commanding or leading troops. This semantic development allowed "麾" to function in compounds like "麾下", where it indicates those under one's command, reflecting a transition from a specific object to broader concepts of authority and control.
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