dougong

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Mandarin 斗拱 (dǒugǒng).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /doʊˈɡʊŋ/

Noun

dougong (uncountable)

  2. (architecture) A structural element consisting of interlocking wooden brackets as used in traditional Chinese architecture.

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