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China Terminology ›› 2010, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (1): 42-44.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8578.2010.01.009

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On the English Translation of Architecture Terminology“nü'erqiang”

CHEN Xiangmei, YUE Feng   

  • Received:2009-11-27 Online:2010-02-25 Published:2010-04-29

Abstract: The terminology for civil engineering—“nü'erqiang” refers to the low brick wall built around the edge of the roof of a building.“nü'erqiang” is translated into “parapet” in prevailing dictionaries.While,by delving into the two words,we find out their differences and suggest that it be translated as roof parapet.

Key words: “nü'erqiang”, parapet, difference, functional equivalence

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