鸱吻 chīwěn roof ornament Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 鸱吻 鴟吻 chīwěn roof ornament Ornamental animal figures found at the ends of the main ridge on traditional Chinese roofs, shaped like a fish tail or dragon head. Legend says they can spray water to suppress fire and protect the building. Cross-References Same as 龙吻 lóngwěn螭吻 chīwěn鸱尾 chīwěi
鸱吻 鴟吻 chīwěn roof ornament Ornamental animal figures found at the ends of the main ridge on traditional Chinese roofs, shaped like a fish tail or dragon head. Legend says they can spray water to suppress fire and protect the building. Cross-References Same as 龙吻 lóngwěn螭吻 chīwěn鸱尾 chīwěi
