Interlinked roof (goulianda wuding) refers to two or more roofs joined together to form a single roof.
Aug 28, 2025The door knocker (men bo) derives its name from its resemblance to a cymbal, a traditional Chinese percussion instrument.
Aug 28, 2025The wind-blocking board (bofeng ban), also known as the sealing board, is a zigzag-shaped protective board mounted onto the end of the purlins extending towards the gable surface of suspended or hipped roofs.
Aug 28, 2025The sill-height lattice window (kan chuang) is a type of partition window composed of several folding panels joined by hinges, allowing them to open inward.
Aug 28, 2025Buildings with pyramid roofs, where the slopes converge at the top to form a pointed tip, are common in traditional Chinese architecture.
Aug 28, 2025The cup-floating waterway (liubei qu) originates from the ancient custom of "floating wine cups along winding waterways", a tradition of banquets and entertainment.
Aug 28, 2025The dwarf wall (kan qiang) acts as a structural support for window sills and enhances the stability of the overall structure.
Aug 08, 2024The horizontal lattice panel (mei zi) is an oranate component placed between the columns of buildings with porches or galleries.
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