茅茨
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Meanings
1
rare term
Rare term for a roof thatched with cogon grass or similar materials. Mainly found in classical or historical descriptions.
In the old village, houses with thatched roofs remain.
2
cogon grass and thorny shrubs (thatching materials)
Refers specifically to the raw materials used for thatching: cogon grass (茅) and thorny shrubs (茨). Rare and technical; more common in discussions of traditional architecture.
茅茨 refers to cogon grass and thorny shrubs, used as materials for thatching roofs.