(jiǎo) - Eaves & a small pavilion or tower, often used in

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jiǎo | 15 strokes | radical:

· jiǎo

Eaves;

a small pavilion or tower, often used in ancient architecture.

Eavesa small pavilion or tower, often used in

Usage highlights

Tower eavesPavilion structureAncient architectureEaves design

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient tower had elegant eaves (隦).
  • They built a small pavilion (隦) in the garden.
  • The architectural style featured prominent eaves (隦).

Collocations

  • Tower eaves()
  • Pavilion structure()
  • Ancient architecture(古隦)
  • Eaves design(隦设计)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character used in classical Chinese architecture terminology.
  • Appears in historical texts describing buildings and structures.

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