flag; ensign; banner

(idiom) to develop a unique style or school of thought; to stand out by staking out one's own course

Literally "bright and clear banners"; used to describe having a very clear and unambiguous stance or point of view on an issue.

To change flags; refers to a change in leadership, a change in political regime, or a shift in the nature of an army or organization.

(idiom) lit. to set up a separate flag; fig. to establish a new school of thought or a unique style that stands out from the rest

A flag or banner

flags, pennants, or streamers; specifically referring to long banners hung outside military camps in ancient times

to pull up an enemy's flag, as in the idiom [[拔帜易帜|拔幟易幟|ba2 zhi4 yi4 zhi4]]; to defeat an opponent and take over their position

(literary) to take someone's place; to replace one's opponent; derived from the story of Han Xin capturing an enemy city and replacing their flags with his own to cause confusion and victory

to pull down the enemy's flag and set up one's own; to replace an incumbent or take over a position

the scientific study of flags and their history

a flag or banner used for identification; a standard

(literary variant) to mark or use a sign to distinguish something; a badge or emblem