| 牌 坊 | 牌坊 | paifang |
[pai2 fang1]
sometimes: paaifong, pailou, paailau
= archway (as in a traditional Chinese architectural form)
The term used to describe the administrative division of ancient Chinese cities
paifang across the Confucius Temple, 台南市 , picture by Jun
picture by Fu Chengpiao