旌

jīng

方 + 生 + 𠂉

Definitions

jīng banner; make manifest

Etymology phono-semantic

flag

Semantic: 方 Phonetic: 生

About

Originally, 旌 (jīng) referred to a banner adorned with feathers, used to direct troops in battle or official processions. It is a phono-semantic compound: the left radical 㫃 (yǎn) suggests a fluttering flag, while the right component 生 (shēng) hints at the pronunciation. Over time, the meaning expanded from the physical feathered standard to the abstract notion of honoring or praising someone's outstanding virtues or achievements, as in 旌表 (jīngbiǎo). The character's structure permanently evokes the visibility and prominence of a raised flag.

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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

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Example Sentences Hide

军士们高举着旌旗前进。

Jūnshìmen gāo jǔ zhe jīngqí qiánjìn.

The soldiers marched forward, holding the banners high.

这座城市以旌表英雄而闻名。

Zhè zuò chéngshì yǐ jīngbiǎo yīngxióng ér wénmíng.

This city is famous for honoring heroes with commendations.

颁奖仪式上，旌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旌赏。

Tā yīn gōngjī zhuózhù ér shòudào cháotíng de jīngshǎng.

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

彩色的旌幡在风中猎猎作响。

Cǎisè de jīngfān zài fēng zhōng lièliè zuò xiǎng.

The colorful banners fluttered and snapped in the wind.

古代战场上，旌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.

这座牌坊是为了旌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，那些被旌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.

Related Characters

Component: 方

Component: 生

Component: 𠂉

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