锦旗

錦旗

jǐnqí

noun HSK 7-9 #52,172

Meanings

1 silk banner (given as an award or gift of gratitude)

Characters

brocade; fine silk

Examples

患者的家属给医生送了一面锦旗。

Huànzhě de jiāshǔ gěi yīshēng sòng le yīmiàn jǐnqí.

The patient's family gave the doctor a silk banner of gratitude.

墙上挂满了锦旗。

Qiángshàng guà mǎn le jǐnqí.

The wall was covered with silk banners.

Tips

culture

锦旗 are red or gold silk banners with words of praise, given to police, doctors, teachers, or organizations as public thanks. They're a uniquely Chinese tradition — like a tangible thank-you card you hang on the wall.

Stroke Order

锦 jǐn

旗 qí