Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. architectural elements
7. [structural elements and components for structural elements]
8. structural elements
9. [spanning and projecting structural elements]

Anotations

Scope note:

Puzuo is a term primarily found in the Yingzao fashi (1103). Based on its use in this text, we can conclude that puzuo is a method whereby small components are layered one on top of another extending outward in corbelled steps, usually to support the weight of a roof or balcony. The number of puzuo is measured by the number of layers. In the Yingzao fashi the term puzuo also used to describe a structural unit formed by this practice, and in this situation it is similar to dougong 斗拱.