created sense approved 棨戟 · qǐjǐ · ornamental spear — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
棨戟
qǐjǐ
ornamental spear
A ceremonial spear draped in black and red cloth used as a symbol of authority by high-ranking officials in ancient China; these were carried by an escort during travels or displayed outside official gates to show prestige and status.
棨 (literal) → 棨 · qǐ · ceremonial halberd 戟 (literal) → 戟 · jǐ · halberd
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