斗拱(dǒu gǒng)

2 charactersTrad. 鬥拱

dougong – an interlocking wooden bracket system between…

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Word information

Pinyin
dǒu gǒng
Meaning
dougong – an interlocking wooden bracket system between the top of a column and a crossbeam, used in traditional Chinese architecture to support overhanging roofs, composed of blocks and arms fitted together without nails
HSK level
Characters
2
Traditional
鬥拱

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