Common Meanings
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fān幡
suddenly changing one's mind or attitude, often for the better, as in '幡然醒悟' (fān rán xǐng wù - to suddenly come to a realization).
他幡然醒悟，决定重新开始。
He suddenly realized and decided to start anew.
A long, narrow banner or streamer, often made of cloth, hung vertically from a pole or similar support, typically for decorative or religious purposes.
寺庙里挂着许多色彩鲜艳的佛幡。
Many colorful Buddhist banners are hung in the temple.