ngaa5 hang1瓦桁
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Definition
The runoff channel between the clay tiles on a traditional roof.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the narrow, recessed channels formed between rows of traditional clay roof tiles that guide rainwater down the slope. It is a technical term often used by older generations or those familiar with traditional village architecture. In modern urban settings, it is rarely encountered as most buildings use flat concrete roofs.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The runoff channels here are clogged, it will leak when it rains.
Related words
Common phrases
runoff channel blockage
to clean the runoff channels
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Grammar guides
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