English Explanatory Dictionary

dougong

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A structural element consisting of interlocking wooden brackets as used in traditional Chinese architecture.

Pronunciation

/ˈdoʊˌɡɒŋ/ /doʊˈɡʊŋ/

Word forms

dougong tou-kung

Etymology

From Mandarin 斗拱 (dǒugǒng).

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