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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
锦旗jǐnqísilk banner (as an award or gift)HSK 7, n, 27 strokes, rank #52172, Very Hard
jǐnqí(jin3qi2)jin qi T3
  1. 1silk banner (as an award or gift)
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March 24, 2026

锦旗jǐnqí(jin3qi2)

锦旗 (jǐn qí) refers to a decorative banner or silk flag that is often presented as a reward or recognition for achievements, especially in business or community events. It symbolizes honor and respect, frequently seen in ceremonies or as trophies in competitions.

Strokes27Frequency#52172DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, presenting 锦旗 during celebrations signifies respect and gratitude, often given to individuals or organizations for exceptional contributions, especially in community service or business.

Memory tip

Imagine a colorful silk flag (锦) waving in the wind, representing victory and pride. The sound 'jǐn' can remind you of 'jean', as in wearing stylish jeans while being honored, which connects to the idea of celebration and recognition.

Meanings of 锦旗

jǐnqí(jin3qi2)
1silk banner (as an award or gift)
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锦旗Simplified
27Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

锦旗 is typically used in formal contexts, such as award ceremonies or corporate events. A common mistake is to confuse it with other types of flags, like 旗帜 (qí zhì), which refers to a general flag. Remember, 锦旗 specifically implies a flag of honor.

HSK Study Tips

Although 锦旗 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects to words related to honor and awards, which are often included in advanced levels. Focus on understanding the context in which 锦旗 is used to enhance your vocabulary in formal settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 锦旗 with other types of flags or banners, such as 旗帜 (qí zhì). It's important to remember that 锦旗 specifically connotes a decorative banner of honor, not just any flag.

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Component characters

锦jǐnbrocade
13 strokes钅
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旗qíflag
14 strokes方
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How to say silk banner (as an award or gift) in Chinese

“silk banner (as an award or gift)” in Chinese is锦旗jǐnqí

锦旗 (jǐn qí) refers to a decorative banner or silk flag that is often presented as a reward or recognition for achievements, especially in business or community events. It symbolizes honor and respect, frequently seen in ceremonies or as trophies in competitions.

When to use 锦旗

锦旗 is typically used in formal contexts, such as award ceremonies or corporate events. A common mistake is to confuse it with other types of flags, like 旗帜 (qí zhì), which refers to a general flag. Remember, 锦旗 specifically implies a flag of honor.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 锦旗 with other types of flags or banners, such as 旗帜 (qí zhì). It's important to remember that 锦旗 specifically connotes a decorative banner of honor, not just any flag.

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锦旗 is often presented during award ceremonies, community events, or as recognition for outstanding performance in various fields.

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