조기弔旗

[ jogi ]
「명사」 Noun
flag flown at half-mast; mourning flag

A symbol of mourning, sorrow, and respect, signifying loss, tragedy, or the death of prominent figures, when the flag is raised to the top of the flagpole and then slowly lowered to half-mast, often with a black ribbon added to the flagpole to express shared grief and remembrance.

Type:
Sino-Korean
Level:
Intermediate

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