五方旗幟

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See also: 五方旗帜

Chinese

the five positions
trad. (五方旗幟) 五方 旗幟
simp. (五方旗帜) 五方 旗帜

Etymology

In ancient times, five different colors (green, red, white, black and yellow) were used on banners to depict the five directions: east, south, west, north and center.

Pronunciation


Noun

五方旗幟

  1. (archaic) the banners of the five positions (used for coordinating movement in battle)

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