pái
lou

common
noun

Meaning of 牌楼

牌楼 means decorative arch; ornamental gateway; temporary ceremonial arch; celebration gateway. Pronounced pái lou.

  • decorative arch; ornamental gateway
  • temporary ceremonial arch; celebration gateway

Definitions & Examples

tòng
kǒu
yǒu
lǎo
de
shí
tou
pái
lou
 

There is an ancient stone archway at the entrance of the alley.

Zhè
zuò
pái
lou
shì
Míng
cháo
jiàn
de
 
fēi
cháng
jīng
měi
 

This decorative arch was built in the Ming Dynasty and is very exquisite.

zhèn
de
kǒu
chù
zhe
gāo
de
pái
lou
 

A tall ceremonial arch stands at the entrance of the ancient town.

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