A plinth (tai ji) is a protruding platform underneath a building, serving as its base.
Jun 28, 2024A patterned-tile roof (huawa ding) is a type of wall cap commonly found in traditional Chinese architecture, particularly in garden structures or small buildings.
May 20, 2024Traditional Chinese structures often feature mythical creatures as decorative figures on the ends of roof ridges as residence guardians.
May 07, 2024A screen door (ping men) is a type of plain-surfaced paneled door crafted from relatively thin wooden boards.
May 07, 2024A rafter (chuan zi) is a wooden component comprising the frame of a traditional piece of Chinese architecture.
Apr 29, 2024The pavement (yong lu) in traditional Chinese buildings refers to the main road between buildings in a courtyard complex.
Apr 29, 2024The full-length floor-to-ceiling partition (bisha chu) is an interior decoration form in traditional Chinese architecture.
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