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鴟甍

简鸱甍 · 繁鴟甍

Mandarin · pinyin chī méng

a kind of ornament on the roof ridge

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甍: méng · rafters supporting roof tiles
鸱: chī · kite, horned owl; wine cups

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1–2 · chi1 meng2

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