Names on both sides of eaves in China architecture

It is called dovetail ridge, which refers to the upward sloping curve at both ends of the roof.

Because its tail is bifurcated into two branches, it is shaped like a swallow's tail, which is also called dovetail, dovetail ridge or goose.

Ancient people in China believed that heaven and earth people needed the grace of heaven and earth to survive. So the bird on the roof that worships the sky, like an angel, is a celestial spirit and can worship God, so it was established.

It is said that in ancient times, tuxedos could only be used by emperors. It was not until the end of the Ming Dynasty that Minnan folk began to appear, mainly used in main spaces such as halls.

In a few houses built, dragon protection is also used, or only dry dragon protection is used. In addition, the Tibetan tail has two different detailed structures, single-layer and double-layer, especially the double-layer Tibetan tail, just like a big one and a small two pairs of wings, like a bird flapping its wings on the roof.

However, with the exception of southern Fujian and Taiwan Province Province, pigeons are rarely used on the roofs of ordinary houses in other parts of China.