甍 (méng) - Ridge tile — the decorative tile at the & roof ridge.

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Ridge tile — the decorative tile at the ridge of a traditional Chinese roof;

roof ridge.

Ridge tile — the decorative tile at theroof ridge.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 脊— ridge (of roof)
  • 栋— ridgepole

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient temple's ridge tiles were beautifully carved (古庙的屋脊上有精美的雕甍).
  • Traditional architecture often features ornate ridge tiles (传统建筑常有华丽的屋甍).
  • The dragon-shaped ridge tile symbolizes protection (龙形脊甍象征保护).

Collocations

  • ridge tile(脊甍)
  • roof ridge(屋甍)
  • carved ridge tile(雕甍)
  • tile ridge(瓦甍)
  • towering ridge(高甍)
  • flying ridge(飞甍)

Idioms

  • Towering ridges and flying eaves(高甍飞檐)
  • Jade-like ridges and jade-like tiles(玉甍琼瓦)
  • Ridge tiles stretching for miles(连甍接栋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ridge tiles were important architectural elements in traditional Chinese buildings, especially palaces and temples.
  • Often decorated with mythological creatures like dragons and phoenixes for protection and auspicious meaning.
  • The quality and decoration of ridge tiles indicated the status and wealth of the building's owner.

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