When one talks of Chinese architecture, what people are probably most familiar with is multi-layered dougong block-and-bracket structures under flying eaves, and vermilion pillars supporting square-paneled "caisson" ceilings painted with dragon-and-phoenix designs in gold, green and a rainbow of other colors-the "palatial" style.
說起中國建築，層疊的斗拱上架著飛翹的屋簷、朱紅柱子頂著金碧五彩的龍鳳藻井，這樣「宮殿式」的建築大概是人們最為熟悉的中國樣式。