Read Edit View history 鴟吻 chīwěn roof ornament Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents Senses Add sense 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. Edit Delete References Add reference same_as 鸱吻/鴟吻 → 龙吻/龍吻 Edit Delete same_as 鸱吻/鴟吻 → 螭吻/螭吻 Edit Delete same_as 鸱吻/鴟吻 → 鸱尾/鴟尾 Edit Delete synonym 鸱尾/鴟尾 → 鸱吻/鴟吻 Edit Delete
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. Edit Delete