paifang
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English
1.1
Etymology
1.2
Pronunciation
1.3
Noun
1.4
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English
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A
paifang
in Liberty Square,
Taipei
.
Etymology
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]
From
Mandarin
牌坊
(
páifāng
)
.
Pronunciation
[
edit
]
IPA
(
key
)
:
/paɪ.fæŋ/
Rhymes:
-æŋ
Noun
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paifang
(
plural
paifangs
)
A traditional
Chinese
architectural
style of
gateway
.
Synonym:
pailou
Further reading
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Paifang
on Wikipedia.
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A paifang in Liberty Square, Taipei.
