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Definition
Pailou; a traditional Chinese-style memorial archway built with columns, placards, and small roofs on top.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional architectural structure often found at the entrance of temples, historical sites, or Chinatowns. It is distinct from a simple gate because of its ornamental roof structures and intricate carvings. While it serves as an entrance, it is primarily a decorative or commemorative monument rather than a functional doorway.
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This memorial archway is very magnificent.
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Common phrases
ancient memorial archway
entrance of the memorial archway
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
