歇山頂
xiē​shān​dǐng

hip-and-gable roof

  • created sense approved 歇山顶/歇山頂 · xiē​shān​dǐng · hip-and-gable roof — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    歇山顶 / 歇山頂

    xiē​shān​dǐng

    hip-and-gable roof

    A traditional East Asian roof style consisting of four sloping sides and a vertical gable on each of the two shorter sides; traditionally used for high-ranking officials' homes and later for common residences

    歇 (literal) → 歇 · xiē · to cease 山顶 (literal) → 山顶/山頂 · shān​dǐng · mountain top

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