paifang

English

A paifang in Liberty Square, Taipei.

Etymology

From Mandarin 牌坊 (páifāng).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /paɪ.fæŋ/
• Rhymes: -æŋ

Noun

paifang (plural paifangs)

1. A traditional Chinese architectural style of gateway.

   Synonym: pailou

Further reading

• Paifang on Wikipedia.Wikipedia