勾心斗角
gōu​xīn​dòu​jiǎo

intricate architecture

  • created sense approved 勾心斗角/勾心鬥角 · gōu​xīn​dòu​jiǎo · intricate architecture

    勾心斗角 / 勾心鬥角

    gōu​xīn​dòu​jiǎo

    intricate architecture

    describing the elaborate and interlocking structure of roof eaves in traditional palace construction

    这座古建筑勾心斗角，结构非常精巧。

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 勾心斗角/勾心鬥角 · gōu​xīn​dòu​jiǎo · scheming

    勾心斗角 / 勾心鬥角

    gōu​xīn​dòu​jiǎo

    scheming

    to fight and scheme against each other for power or personal gain; intrigue

    职场中常常存在着为了利益而产生的勾心斗角。

    idiom

    created sense