锦旗

• Pinyin: jǐn qí
• Desglose de hanzi: 锦 = 钅(metal) + 帛 (silk) — brocade, beautiful fabric; 旗 = 方 + 其 — flag, banner

Significado

banderín de agradecimiento (de seda); estandarte de gratitud

A traditional form of public recognition in China, typically a red silk banner with gold characters expressing thanks or praise. Commonly given to doctors, police, teachers, or organizations that have provided exceptional service. Still widely used today, though sometimes considered old-fashioned.

Ejemplos

1. 患者家属特意做了一面锦旗送给救命恩人。
2. 居民们给社区志愿者送上了写有感谢话语的锦旗。
3. 这面锦旗是公司获得的最高荣誉之一。

Guía de uso

Contexto: ceremonies, appreciation, public recognition

Tono: respectful

Correcto

• 送锦旗表示感谢。(Present a silk banner to express gratitude.)
• 收到一面锦旗。(Received a silk banner.)

Incorrecto

• 给朋友送锦旗 (Don't give 锦旗 to friends casually — it's a formal public gesture of appreciation, typically from organizations or for professional services)

Origen e historia

Composed of 锦 (brocade; beautiful silk) + 旗 (flag; banner). Historically made of fine silk, now often synthetic material with embroidered or printed text.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Traditional/formal contexts