Asked by Ms.Lamb from usa | Mar. 16, 2010 21:22
About:Chinese Architecture Styles
Why are the corners of the roof pointed?
Reply
Q & A Categories
- Question
-
- Answers (4)
-
Answered by Mr.James | Mar. 17, 2010 02:21
10
16
Reply
It is called Fei Yan (Upturned Eaves), used as a decoration.10
16
Reply
-
Answered by wdd | Apr. 15, 2012 13:1913
10
Reply
he's right but it's also said to ward off spirts13
10
Reply
-
Answered by ronald | Oct. 13, 2012 06:526
14
Reply
it has also a fysical reason: it helps the building get better ventilation.
cheers
Ronald
6
14
Reply
-
Answered by wyatt banik | May. 05, 2014 10:576
6
Reply
they are both right but the second one spelled spirits wrong.6
6
Reply
Related Questions:
Questions
-
Uk>Qatar>Vietnam>HK>ShenzenApr. 17, 2025 04:51 - Jake form United Kingdom
-
Reaching Simatai from GuBeiKou stationApr. 17, 2025 03:28 - KT form MALAYSIA
-
240hr transit visa questionApr. 16, 2025 06:46 - Samuel form United States
-
Transit of more than 24 hoursApr. 14, 2025 13:14 - David form Uzbekistan
-
NZ -> CAN -> CGO -> LUX available?Apr. 13, 2025 17:47 - Camille form France