The name of ancient architecture

Xiao Qiang is the door screen, which refers to the low wall of the door in the ancient palace. There is a small wall at the door of the ancient palace. When guests come, they will not directly see the owner of the room, but they will need to walk around the small wall to see it. That small wall is Xiao Qiang. "Xiao" is open and has the meaning of dispelling it.Particularly prominent is the wall material consisting of Clay roof tiles.

What is the "arching" of timber construction?
In China's ancient wooden building, at the junction of the column and the beam, a layer of arched bearing structure was added from the top of the column to resemble the image of the archer. A square wooden block with a notch at the upper part of the pad between the arch and the arch is called a "bucket". The "Ancient Chinese Architectural Dictionary" explained to it: "It is like a bucket with old meters, so it is called a bucket."

Why did the "Vibrator" get its name?
In general, the verandah verandah is the first to the sides after entering the door, and then extends forward. Before the next gate, it returns to the middle from both sides. In the courtyard, the verandah verandah is arranged along the outer edge of the courtyard. It is like a man copying his hands (holding both hands together). The arms and hands form a ring, so they are called “snapper verandahs”.

Where did the "building" come from?
One said: Building, heavy house, from wood, squeak. Another argument is "Release the name of the release of the palace": "Floor, saying that the perforation of households is also awe-inspiring." Perforation, refers to the doors and windows can be irradiated into the sun's hole grid; The building is a two-story building with more light coming from the doors and windows, and the interior is more “sudden” (empty and bright), so it is called “building”.
Why is the ceiling called "ceiling"?

The ceiling is the indoor ceiling, named after its characteristics. "Heaven" means the location of the ceiling of the house; "Flower", that is, the pattern, literary grace, is the decoration of the roof. The roofs of ancient buildings are often arranged in checkerboards, painted with dragons and phoenixes, flowers, geometric patterns, or embossed patterns, hence the name "smallpox."
Why is the pavilion called "Pavilion"?
The pavilion has a roofless wall and is a common small building. In ancient times, pavilions were often built on the roadsides or in gardens to allow pedestrians and visitors to rest and rest. It was named after its function. "Release name and interpretation of the palace": "Kiosk, park also, but also stopped people set too."