白旄

Chinese

 
white; empty; blank; bright; clear; plain; pure; gratuitous
aged; banner decorated with animal's tail
simp. and trad.
(白旄)

Etymology

originally referred to a white banner with a yak tail on the top of the pole

Pronunciation


Noun

白旄

  1. (archaic) white banners (signifying the start of a military expedition)

References

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