Asked by Ms.Lamb from USA | Mar. 16, 2010 21:22
About:Chinese Architecture Styles
Why are the corners of the roof pointed?
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Answered by Mr.James | Mar. 17, 2010 02:21
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ReplyIt is called Fei Yan (Upturned Eaves), used as a decoration.1016Reply -
Answered by wdd from China | Apr. 15, 2012 13:191310Replyhe's right but it's also said to ward off spirts1310Reply
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Answered by ronald from netherlands | Oct. 13, 2012 06:52614Replyit has also a fysical reason: it helps the building get better ventilation.
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Answered by wyatt banik from america | May. 05, 2014 10:5766Replythey are both right but the second one spelled spirits wrong.66Reply
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