Meaning of 钩心斗角
钩心斗角 means intricately interwoven; (of palace architecture) ingeniously designed with overlapping eaves and corners; to scheme against each other; to engage in petty rivalry and intrigue. Pronounced gōu xīn dòu jiǎo.
- intricately interwoven; (of palace architecture) ingeniously designed with overlapping eaves and corners
- to scheme against each other; to engage in petty rivalry and intrigue
Definitions & Examples
Táng唐
dài代
gōng宫
diàn殿
gōu钩
xīn心
dòu斗
jiǎo角
，
qì气
shì势
huī恢
hóng宏
。
The palaces of the Tang Dynasty were ingeniously designed with overlapping eaves, creating a grand and imposing atmosphere.