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The traditional character 旗 is structurally composed of the semantic component 方, which denotes a square or a banner, combined with the phonetic component 其. Its etymology points to an early meaning as a pictorial representation of a flag, specifically one that bore a distinctive emblem or insignia, often used in a military or clan context to identify and rally groups. Over time, the term broadened from signifying the specific emblem itself to encompass the physical object of the flag or banner in a more general sense, becoming the standard word for any national, organizational, or ceremonial standard. This semantic expansion consolidated its core meaning around the concept of a symbolic cloth emblem displayed on a pole, while its structural form, integrating the idea of a banner with a phonetic guide, has remained consistent in conveying this concept.
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这是一面国旗。
红旗在空中飘扬。
我们升起了国旗。
每天早上学校都升国旗。
旗子上写着几个字。
运动员举着旗子进入会场。
他挥舞着旗子，为大家加油。
在庆典中，五彩缤纷的旗帜迎风招展。