How to write 幢

幢 [chuáng] 1. In ancient times, it originally referred to a wooden pole that supported tents, canopies, or flags, later extended to refer to the tents, canopies, or flags themselves. (Originally, it referred to a pole that supports tents or banners; later it referred to the tents or banners themselves.) 2. Describing a shadow that sways, as in "the shadow of a person sways." (Refers to the shaking of shadows, like "the shadow of a person sways.") 3. A stone pillar engraved with Buddhist names or scriptures. (A stone pillar inscribed with Buddhist texts or mantras.) 4. A pennant or streamer, often used in military commands or ceremonial occasions in ancient China. (Refers to a pennant used in ancient military or ceremonial contexts.) 5. A unit of military organization, with one hundred soldiers forming a "幢." (A unit of military organization, with one hundred people as a "hundred soldier.") 6. A measure word for buildings or houses. (A measure word often used for a house or building.) 7. Also see "zhuàng." (See also "zhuàng.") --- 幢 [zhuàng] 1. A curtain hung on a boat or carriage to shield from the sun. (Refers to a curtain used on boats or carts for sun protection.) 2. Ignorant, showing a lack of knowledge. (Describes a state of ignorance.) 3. A measure word for the number of buildings. (Refers to the number of buildings.) 4. Additionally see "chuáng." (See also "chuáng.")