Weapon flags

[j.ouellet23]

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]

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]

More like this sort of thing:

[GeneChing]

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 usually has a tassel however, while a dao has a flag or sash. I'm not sure if you can say dao su.

I'm not sure about liu su (流苏).

I'll ask around.

[j.ouellet23]

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]

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]

I am back in Urumqi now so I sadly cant check this.