檐兽 (簷獸) yán shòu
          
              yán shòu 
              
              noun 
              imperial roof decoration; roof charms; roof figures 
              Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语
              
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                Notes: Animal figures on the corners of roofs, historically only allowed on imperial buildings