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旗 is a phono-semantic compound, with the semantic radical 㫃 (depicting a flag on a pole) on the left and the phonetic element 其 on the right, which provides its pronunciation. The 㫃 radical itself combines 方 with flowing elements to represent military standards. The character’s primary meaning has always been a flag or banner, used as a marker for military units, nations, or organizations. Beyond the physical object, it also refers to the administrative divisions known as "banners" in Inner Mongolia, a usage derived from historical military organization.
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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。