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牙旗

Mandarin · pinyin yá qí

emperor's or general's banner erected on an ivory-tipped pole at a military camp or headquarters (in ancient times)

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牙: yá · tooth, molars, teeth; serrated
旗: qí · banner, flag, streamer

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2–2 · ya2 qi2

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