flying eaves

Questions

What does flying eaves mean?

A style of roof, with eaves upturned at the corners, seen in traditional Chinese architecture.

Where does flying eaves come from?

Calque of Chinese 飛檐 /飞檐 (fēiyán).

How to pronounce flying eaves

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “flying eaves” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.