tou-kung

A form of dougong — A structural element consisting of interlocking wooden brackets as used in traditional Chinese architecture.

OriginMandarin 斗拱 →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of dougong.

Origin

  1. Mandarin斗拱
  2. Englishtou-kung

From Mandarin 斗拱 Wade–Giles romanization: tou-kung.

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tou-kung. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tou-kung

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