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j.ouellet23
09-01-2018, 05:21 AM
Hello everyone,
Quick question, especially for those familiar with the Chinese language.
The flags that go on the ends of swords and chain whips, amongst others weapons. Is there actually a specific name for them?
I currently live in China and when I go to stores or search on taobao I get very mixed results looking for good ones.
Thanks in advance!
rett2
09-03-2018, 04:53 AM
Hello everyone,
Quick question, especially for those familiar with the Chinese language.
The flags that go on the ends of swords and chain whips, amongst others weapons. Is there actually a specific name for them?
I currently live in China and when I go to stores or search on taobao I get very mixed results looking for good ones.
Thanks in advance!

Are you thinking of the tassle? It might be 流苏 liu su

Just a guess in case it helps
j.ouellet23
09-03-2018, 05:12 AM
More like this sort of thing:
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GeneChing
09-13-2018, 03:24 PM
This question has been bothering me because my understanding is that common term for a sword tassel is jian su (劍繐) which literally means 'sword - fine cloth'. A jian (http://www.martialartsmart.com/weapons-chinese-weapons-tai-chi-swords.html) usually has a tassel (http://www.martialartsmart.com/45-56t.html) however, while a dao (http://www.martialartsmart.com/weapons-chinese-weapons-broadswords.html) has a flag or sash (http://www.martialartsmart.com/45-66ls.html). I'm not sure if you can say dao su.

I'm not sure about liu su (流苏).

I'll ask around.

:confused:
j.ouellet23
09-13-2018, 09:41 PM
Interesting, I will look into this more.

When I was at the Shaolin Temple and walking around the shops in Dengfang I was trying to use the word "旗" qi, flag and it just caused confusion.
rett2
09-13-2018, 11:40 PM
Interesting, I will look into this more.

When I was at the Shaolin Temple and walking around the shops in Dengfang I was trying to use the word "旗" qi, flag and it just caused confusion.

Maybe you could show a shopkeeper a picture on your phone and ask him/her what it's called and whether they can write down the character? If you do find out, please post the answer.
j.ouellet23
09-14-2018, 01:13 AM
I am back in Urumqi now so I sadly cant check this.