Vigan travel vocabulary in English and Chinese: 100 distinctive words for colonial urban planning, bahay-na-bato architecture, conservation, burnay pottery and calesa mechanics.
Vigan rewards slow looking. A street becomes an urban grid. A window becomes capiz, lattice and ventilation. A jar becomes clay preparation, wheel throwing and kiln firing. A calesa becomes a wheel, axle, spring and harness system. This guide uses those mechanisms to turn heritage into usable English.
中文：本指南以维甘为学习场景，整理100个与殖民时期城市规划、石屋建筑、遗产保护、burnay陶艺和马车机械有关的英语词汇。
How to use this Vigan vocabulary guide
The English respellings are approximate speaking aids. Pinyin pronounces the Chinese translation. Choose a small group that interests you: a house feature, a pottery process or part of a carriage. Read the meaning, explain it simply and use it to describe a photograph, diagram or documented example.
- Urban form: words 1–10.
- Bahay-na-bato: words 11–30.
- Materials and conservation: words 31–60.
- Burnay pottery: words 61–80.
- Calesa mechanics: words 81–100.
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Full vocabulary index: 1–100
1–10: 1. colonial grid · 2. checkerboard plan · 3. plaza mayor · 4. plaza menor · 5. street block · 6. lot frontage · 7. party wall · 8. arcaded sidewalk · 9. urban grain · 10. historic core
11–20: 11. bahay na bato · 12. stone ground floor · 13. timber upper storey · 14. ventanilla · 15. transom window · 16. capiz shell pane · 17. sliding window panel · 18. window lattice · 19. steep-pitched roof · 20. roof eave
21–30: 21. timber corbel · 22. wooden balustrade · 23. interior courtyard · 24. zaguan · 25. entresuelo · 26. caida · 27. sala mayor · 28. azotea · 29. cocina · 30. main stair flight
31–40: 31. lime mortar · 32. lime plaster · 33. handmade brick · 34. brick masonry · 35. limewash · 36. timber joinery · 37. mortise-and-tenon joint · 38. wood peg · 39. clay roof tile · 40. material compatibility
41–50: 41. moisture migration · 42. rising damp · 43. salt efflorescence · 44. timber decay · 45. termite damage · 46. mortar repointing · 47. plaster patching · 48. compatible repair · 49. fabric retention · 50. minimum intervention
51–60: 51. reversible intervention · 52. authenticity assessment · 53. integrity assessment · 54. heritage inventory · 55. condition mapping · 56. measured drawing · 57. photogrammetric survey · 58. façade survey · 59. conservation management plan · 60. adaptive reuse plan
61–70: 61. maintenance cycle · 62. burnay jar · 63. clay wedging · 64. potter's wheel · 65. wheel throwing · 66. clay centering · 67. wall pulling · 68. rim shaping · 69. clay temper · 70. leather-hard stage
71–80: 71. kiln loading · 72. ground kiln · 73. firing chamber · 74. firebox · 75. kiln draught · 76. high-temperature firing · 77. kiln cooling · 78. firing shrinkage · 79. kiln loss · 80. pottery shard
81–90: 81. carriage shaft · 82. wheel hub · 83. wooden spoke · 84. wheel rim · 85. axle box · 86. leaf spring · 87. carriage step · 88. passenger bench · 89. canopy hood · 90. horse harness
91–100: 91. breastcollar · 92. bridle cheekpiece · 93. trace strap · 94. singletree · 95. carriage brake · 96. turning radius · 97. carriage clearance · 98. cobbled carriageway · 99. carriage lantern · 100. hoof iron
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Top 100 vocabulary for visiting and touring Vigan
Examples are educational. Historic buildings, workshops and carriage services have their own current visitor rules. Conservation and carriage-maintenance terms are descriptive vocabulary, not repair instructions.
1–10: Colonial Urban Form · 11–20: Bahay-na-Bato Architecture · 21–30: House Interiors and Construction · 31–40: Traditional Building Materials · 41–50: Conservation Pathology and Repair · 51–60: Heritage Assessment and Documentation · 61–70: Heritage Maintenance and Burnay Pottery Forming · 71–80: Burnay Kiln Firing · 81–90: Calesa Wheel and Body · 91–100: Horse Harness and Historic Streets
Words 1–10: Colonial Urban Form
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · example · use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | colonial grid kuh-LOH-nee-ul GRID | 殖民时期棋盘式街区 zhí mín shí qī qí pán shì jiē qū | A planned street layout using straight intersecting streets and regular blocks. Vigan's historic core follows a colonial grid arranged around major plazas. Use it well: Use the urban-form term for the pattern visible in the identified plan; a mapped arrangement does not establish every building’s construction date or former use. Check the example’s subject before adapting the sentence to your own question. |
| 2 | checkerboard plan CHEK-er-bord PLAN | 棋盘式规划 qí pán shì guī huà | An urban plan of regular blocks resembling a checkerboard. The checkerboard plan makes the historic street pattern easy to read. Use it well: Use the urban-form term for the pattern visible in the identified plan; a mapped arrangement does not establish every building’s construction date or former use. Try a different relevant example and explain why this wording still fits. |
| 3 | plaza mayor PLAH-zuh my-OR | 主广场 zhǔ guǎng chǎng | The principal public square in a Spanish colonial town plan. The plaza mayor organised civic and religious buildings around a common space. Use it well: Use the urban-form term for the pattern visible in the identified plan; a mapped arrangement does not establish every building’s construction date or former use. Keep any unanswered part as a question rather than silently supplying a detail. |
| 4 | plaza menor PLAH-zuh meh-NOR | 次级广场 cì jí guǎng chǎng | A smaller secondary plaza within a planned town. A plaza menor can complement the main civic square. Use it well: Use the urban-form term for the pattern visible in the identified plan; a mapped arrangement does not establish every building’s construction date or former use. Read the definition first, then cover it and explain the idea independently. |
| 5 | street block STREET BLOK | 街区地块 jiē qū dì kuài | An area of land enclosed by streets. Historic houses occupy narrow lots within each street block. Use it well: Use the urban-form term for the pattern visible in the identified plan; a mapped arrangement does not establish every building’s construction date or former use. Compare the term with a nearby entry and state the difference aloud. |
| 6 | lot frontage LOT FRUN-tij | 地块临街宽度 dì kuài lín jiē kuān dù | The width of a property along a street. Many historic houses have a relatively narrow lot frontage. Use it well: Use the urban-form term for the pattern visible in the identified plan; a mapped arrangement does not establish every building’s construction date or former use. Use an attributed source when your sentence adds a factual claim. |
| 7 | party wall PAR-tee WAWL | 共用墙 gòng yòng qiáng | A wall shared by adjoining buildings. A party wall separates neighbouring shop-houses. Use it well: Use the urban-form term for the pattern visible in the identified plan; a mapped arrangement does not establish every building’s construction date or former use. Prefer a short clear explanation when your listener is unfamiliar with the phrase. |
| 8 | arcaded sidewalk ar-KAY-did SYDE-wawk | 拱廊人行道 gǒng láng rén xíng dào | A pedestrian walkway sheltered by a row of arches or upper floors. The arcaded sidewalk protects pedestrians from sun and rain. Use it well: Use the urban-form term for the pattern visible in the identified plan; a mapped arrangement does not establish every building’s construction date or former use. Check that the verb you choose describes the actual relationship involved. |
| 9 | urban grain UR-bun GRAYN | 城市肌理 chéng shì jī lǐ | The pattern and scale formed by streets, plots and buildings. Vigan's fine urban grain comes from many narrow historic lots. Use it well: Use the urban-form term for the pattern visible in the identified plan; a mapped arrangement does not establish every building’s construction date or former use. Tell your partner which detail the term adds to your explanation. |
| 10 | historic core his-TOR-ik KOR | 历史核心区 lì shǐ hé xīn qū | The oldest and most culturally significant central part of a city. Conservation rules focus strongly on the historic core. Use it well: Use the urban-form term for the pattern visible in the identified plan; a mapped arrangement does not establish every building’s construction date or former use. Revisit the sentence later and see whether you can retrieve the meaning without hints. |
Words 11–20: Bahay-na-Bato Architecture
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · example · use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | bahay na bato bah-HYE nah BAH-toh | 石屋式菲律宾传统住宅 shí wū shì fēi lǜ bīn chuán tǒng zhù zhái | A Philippine house type combining a masonry lower storey with a lighter timber upper storey. The bahay na bato expresses both Asian and European building traditions. Use it well: Locate the named part within the particular house; a general architectural description does not show that every heritage building has identical features. Check the example’s subject before adapting the sentence to your own question. |
| 12 | stone ground floor STOHN GROUND FLOR | 石砌底层 shí qì dǐ céng | A lower storey built mainly from masonry or stone. Shops often occupied the stone ground floor. Use it well: Locate the named part within the particular house; a general architectural description does not show that every heritage building has identical features. Try a different relevant example and explain why this wording still fits. |
| 13 | timber upper storey TIM-buh UP-uh STOR-ee | 木结构上层 mù jié gòu shàng céng | An upper floor built largely from timber framing and panels. The timber upper storey contains many windows for ventilation. Use it well: Locate the named part within the particular house; a general architectural description does not show that every heritage building has identical features. Keep any unanswered part as a question rather than silently supplying a detail. |
| 14 | ventanilla ven-tuh-NEEL-yuh | 低位小窗 dī wèi xiǎo chuāng | A small low-level opening beneath a larger window in some Philippine colonial houses. The ventanilla improves airflow near floor level. Use it well: Locate the named part within the particular house; a general architectural description does not show that every heritage building has identical features. Read the definition first, then cover it and explain the idea independently. |
| 15 | transom window TRAN-sum WIN-doh | 门窗上横窗 mén chuāng shàng héng chuāng | A window positioned above a door or larger window. The transom window admits light above the doorway. Use it well: Locate the named part within the particular house; a general architectural description does not show that every heritage building has identical features. Compare the term with a nearby entry and state the difference aloud. |
| 16 | capiz shell pane kuh-PEEZ SHEL PAYN | 卡皮斯贝壳窗片 kǎ pí sī bèi ké chuāng piàn | A translucent window pane made from capiz shell. Capiz shell panes soften daylight inside the room. Use it well: Locate the named part within the particular house; a general architectural description does not show that every heritage building has identical features. Use an attributed source when your sentence adds a factual claim. |
| 17 | sliding window panel SLY-ding WIN-doh PAN-ul | 推拉窗板 tuī lā chuāng bǎn | A window panel that moves horizontally along a track. The sliding window panel opens a wide section of the façade. Use it well: Locate the named part within the particular house; a general architectural description does not show that every heritage building has identical features. Prefer a short clear explanation when your listener is unfamiliar with the phrase. |
| 18 | window lattice WIN-doh LAT-is | 窗格 chuāng gé | A framework of crossing strips dividing a window opening. The window lattice holds many small translucent panes. Use it well: Locate the named part within the particular house; a general architectural description does not show that every heritage building has identical features. Check that the verb you choose describes the actual relationship involved. |
| 19 | steep-pitched roof STEEP-PICHT ROOF | 陡坡屋顶 dǒu pō wū dǐng | A roof with a high angle that sheds rain quickly. The steep-pitched roof responds well to heavy tropical rainfall. Use it well: Locate the named part within the particular house; a general architectural description does not show that every heritage building has identical features. Tell your partner which detail the term adds to your explanation. |
| 20 | roof eave ROOF EEV | 屋檐 wū yán | The lower edge of a roof projecting beyond the wall. Wide roof eaves shade upper-storey windows. Use it well: Locate the named part within the particular house; a general architectural description does not show that every heritage building has identical features. Revisit the sentence later and see whether you can retrieve the meaning without hints. |
Words 21–30: House Interiors and Construction
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · example · use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | timber corbel TIM-buh KOR-bul | 木托臂 mù tuō bì | A projecting wooden support carrying part of a beam, roof or balcony. The timber corbel supports the projecting upper floor. Use it well: Distinguish visible room arrangement from a documented domestic function; present exhibition use and an earlier household role can belong to different periods. Check the example’s subject before adapting the sentence to your own question. |
| 22 | wooden balustrade WOOD-un BAL-us-trayd | 木栏杆 mù lán gān | A row of shaped posts forming a protective railing. The wooden balustrade lines the upper corridor. Use it well: Distinguish visible room arrangement from a documented domestic function; present exhibition use and an earlier household role can belong to different periods. Try a different relevant example and explain why this wording still fits. |
| 23 | interior courtyard in-TEER-ee-uh KORT-yard | 内院 nèi yuàn | An open space enclosed within or behind a building. The interior courtyard brings light and air into deep house lots. Use it well: Distinguish visible room arrangement from a documented domestic function; present exhibition use and an earlier household role can belong to different periods. Keep any unanswered part as a question rather than silently supplying a detail. |
| 24 | zaguan zah-GWAHN | 马车通道门厅 mǎ chē tōng dào mén tīng | A broad ground-floor entrance passage in a Spanish-influenced house. The zaguan once allowed carts or goods to enter the property. Use it well: Distinguish visible room arrangement from a documented domestic function; present exhibition use and an earlier household role can belong to different periods. Read the definition first, then cover it and explain the idea independently. |
| 25 | entresuelo en-treh-SWAY-loh | 夹层 jiā céng | A mezzanine or intermediate floor between main storeys. The entresuelo provided an extra level between the ground floor and main living rooms. Use it well: Distinguish visible room arrangement from a documented domestic function; present exhibition use and an earlier household role can belong to different periods. Compare the term with a nearby entry and state the difference aloud. |
| 26 | caida ky-EE-dah | 楼梯上方过渡厅 lóu tī shàng fāng guò dù tīng | A receiving or transition space near the top of a staircase in a traditional house. Guests reached the caida before entering the main sala. Use it well: Distinguish visible room arrangement from a documented domestic function; present exhibition use and an earlier household role can belong to different periods. Use an attributed source when your sentence adds a factual claim. |
| 27 | sala mayor SAH-lah my-OR | 主客厅 zhǔ kè tīng | The principal formal reception room in a large house. The sala mayor was used for important guests and gatherings. Use it well: Distinguish visible room arrangement from a documented domestic function; present exhibition use and an earlier household role can belong to different periods. Prefer a short clear explanation when your listener is unfamiliar with the phrase. |
| 28 | azotea ah-soh-TAY-ah | 露天后平台 lù tiān hòu píng tái | An open rear terrace or service platform in some Spanish-influenced houses. The azotea connected the kitchen with outdoor service space. Use it well: Distinguish visible room arrangement from a documented domestic function; present exhibition use and an earlier household role can belong to different periods. Check that the verb you choose describes the actual relationship involved. |
| 29 | cocina koh-SEE-nah | 厨房 chú fáng | The kitchen area of a Spanish-influenced house. The cocina was located toward the rear service zone. Use it well: Distinguish visible room arrangement from a documented domestic function; present exhibition use and an earlier household role can belong to different periods. Tell your partner which detail the term adds to your explanation. |
| 30 | main stair flight MAYN STAIR FLYTE | 主楼梯段 zhǔ lóu tī duàn | The principal run of stairs connecting major levels. The main stair flight leads from the ground floor to the family rooms. Use it well: Distinguish visible room arrangement from a documented domestic function; present exhibition use and an earlier household role can belong to different periods. Revisit the sentence later and see whether you can retrieve the meaning without hints. |
Words 31–40: Traditional Building Materials
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · example · use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | lime mortar LYME MOR-tuh | 石灰砂浆 shí huī shā jiāng | Mortar made using lime as the main binder. Historic brickwork was traditionally laid with lime mortar. Use it well: Name materials through a label or suitable record when possible; a surface’s colour or texture alone may not establish what lies beneath it. Check the example’s subject before adapting the sentence to your own question. |
| 32 | lime plaster LYME PLAS-tuh | 石灰抹灰 shí huī mǒ huī | A wall coating made with lime-based material. Lime plaster allows historic masonry to release moisture. Use it well: Name materials through a label or suitable record when possible; a surface’s colour or texture alone may not establish what lies beneath it. Try a different relevant example and explain why this wording still fits. |
| 33 | handmade brick HAND-MAYD BRIK | 手工砖 shǒu gōng zhuān | A brick formed by hand or simple moulds rather than modern industrial extrusion. Irregular handmade brick gives old walls a distinctive texture. Use it well: Name materials through a label or suitable record when possible; a surface’s colour or texture alone may not establish what lies beneath it. Keep any unanswered part as a question rather than silently supplying a detail. |
| 34 | brick masonry BRIK MAY-sun-ree | 砖砌体 zhuān qì tǐ | Construction made from bricks bonded with mortar. Brick masonry forms many lower walls in historic Vigan houses. Use it well: Name materials through a label or suitable record when possible; a surface’s colour or texture alone may not establish what lies beneath it. Read the definition first, then cover it and explain the idea independently. |
| 35 | limewash LYME-wosh | 石灰水涂层 shí huī shuǐ tú céng | A thin protective and decorative coating made from lime and water. Limewash can be renewed without sealing moisture inside the wall. Use it well: Name materials through a label or suitable record when possible; a surface’s colour or texture alone may not establish what lies beneath it. Compare the term with a nearby entry and state the difference aloud. |
| 36 | timber joinery TIM-buh JOY-nuh-ree | 木构接合 mù gòu jiē hé | Methods used to connect pieces of timber in construction. Traditional timber joinery can be repaired without replacing whole assemblies. Use it well: Name materials through a label or suitable record when possible; a surface’s colour or texture alone may not establish what lies beneath it. Use an attributed source when your sentence adds a factual claim. |
| 37 | mortise-and-tenon joint MOR-tis and TEN-un JOYNT | 榫卯接头 sǔn mǎo jiē tóu | A timber joint where a projecting tenon fits into a matching mortise. The mortise-and-tenon joint locks two wooden members together. Use it well: Name materials through a label or suitable record when possible; a surface’s colour or texture alone may not establish what lies beneath it. Prefer a short clear explanation when your listener is unfamiliar with the phrase. |
| 38 | wood peg WOOD PEG | 木销 mù xiāo | A wooden pin used to secure parts of a joint. A wood peg can hold traditional joinery without metal fasteners. Use it well: Name materials through a label or suitable record when possible; a surface’s colour or texture alone may not establish what lies beneath it. Check that the verb you choose describes the actual relationship involved. |
| 39 | clay roof tile KLAY ROOF TYLE | 陶瓦 táo wǎ | A fired-clay tile used to cover a roof. Clay roof tiles add weight but suit many historic roof forms. Use it well: Name materials through a label or suitable record when possible; a surface’s colour or texture alone may not establish what lies beneath it. Tell your partner which detail the term adds to your explanation. |
| 40 | material compatibility muh-TEER-ee-ul kum-pat-uh-BIL-uh-tee | 材料相容性 cái liào xiāng róng xìng | The ability of old and new building materials to work together without causing damage. Material compatibility matters when repairing lime and brick walls. Use it well: Name materials through a label or suitable record when possible; a surface’s colour or texture alone may not establish what lies beneath it. Revisit the sentence later and see whether you can retrieve the meaning without hints. |
Words 41–50: Conservation Pathology and Repair
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · example · use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | moisture migration MOYS-chuh my-GRAY-shun | 水分迁移 shuǐ fèn qiān yí | Movement of moisture through walls, floors or other building materials. Moisture migration can carry salts into plaster. Use it well: Describe the observed condition before assigning a cause; assessment of deterioration requires appropriate expertise and cannot be completed from a vocabulary example. Check the example’s subject before adapting the sentence to your own question. |
| 42 | rising damp RY-zing DAMP | 上升潮气 shàng shēng cháo qì | Ground moisture drawn upward through porous masonry by capillary action. Rising damp damaged plaster near the floor. Use it well: Describe the observed condition before assigning a cause; assessment of deterioration requires appropriate expertise and cannot be completed from a vocabulary example. Try a different relevant example and explain why this wording still fits. |
| 43 | salt efflorescence SAWLT ef-loh-RES-uns | 盐析白华 yán xī bái huá | A powdery salt deposit left on masonry when moisture evaporates. Salt efflorescence appeared as white crystals on the wall. Use it well: Describe the observed condition before assigning a cause; assessment of deterioration requires appropriate expertise and cannot be completed from a vocabulary example. Keep any unanswered part as a question rather than silently supplying a detail. |
| 44 | timber decay TIM-buh dih-KAY | 木材腐朽 mù cái fǔ xiǔ | Loss of wood strength through fungal or biological deterioration. Persistent moisture accelerated timber decay. Use it well: Describe the observed condition before assigning a cause; assessment of deterioration requires appropriate expertise and cannot be completed from a vocabulary example. Read the definition first, then cover it and explain the idea independently. |
| 45 | termite damage TUR-myte DAM-ij | 白蚁损害 bái yǐ sǔn hài | Damage to wood caused by termites. The conservation survey mapped termite damage in concealed framing. Use it well: Describe the observed condition before assigning a cause; assessment of deterioration requires appropriate expertise and cannot be completed from a vocabulary example. Compare the term with a nearby entry and state the difference aloud. |
| 46 | mortar repointing MOR-tuh ree-POYN-ting | 勾缝修复 gōu fèng xiū fù | Removing failed mortar joints and replacing them with compatible mortar. Mortar repointing repaired joints without rebuilding the whole wall. Use it well: Describe the observed condition before assigning a cause; assessment of deterioration requires appropriate expertise and cannot be completed from a vocabulary example. Use an attributed source when your sentence adds a factual claim. |
| 47 | plaster patching PLAS-tuh PACH-ing | 抹灰补修 mǒ huī bǔ xiū | Repairing limited damaged areas of plaster. Plaster patching preserved surrounding historic material. Use it well: Describe the observed condition before assigning a cause; assessment of deterioration requires appropriate expertise and cannot be completed from a vocabulary example. Prefer a short clear explanation when your listener is unfamiliar with the phrase. |
| 48 | compatible repair kum-PAT-uh-bul rih-PAIR | 相容性修复 xiāng róng xìng xiū fù | A repair using materials and methods that behave appropriately with the original fabric. Compatible repair reduces the risk of new damage. Use it well: Describe the observed condition before assigning a cause; assessment of deterioration requires appropriate expertise and cannot be completed from a vocabulary example. Check that the verb you choose describes the actual relationship involved. |
| 49 | fabric retention FAB-rik rih-TEN-shun | 原有建筑材料保留 yuán yǒu jiàn zhù cái liào bǎo liú | Keeping as much authentic historic building material as practical. Fabric retention is often preferred to wholesale replacement. Use it well: Identify the original material retained during a conservation decision. Tell your partner which detail the term adds to your explanation. |
| 50 | minimum intervention MIN-ih-mum in-tuh-VEN-shun | 最小干预 zuì xiǎo gān yù | A conservation principle favouring the least change necessary. Minimum intervention preserves more original evidence. Use it well: Explain how the proposed work limits alteration while meeting the conservation need. Revisit the sentence later and see whether you can retrieve the meaning without hints. |
Words 51–60: Heritage Assessment and Documentation
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · example · use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | reversible intervention rih-VUR-suh-bul in-tuh-VEN-shun | 可逆干预 kě nì gān yù | A change designed so it can later be removed with limited harm. A reversible intervention protects future conservation options. Use it well: Explain whether and how an intervention can later be removed without harming significant fabric. Check the example’s subject before adapting the sentence to your own question. |
| 52 | authenticity assessment aw-then-TIS-uh-tee uh-SES-ment | 真实性评估 zhēn shí xìng píng gū | Evaluation of how well heritage attributes retain credible original or historic character. The authenticity assessment considered materials, layout and use. Use it well: Identify the attributes and evidence used to assess authenticity. Try a different relevant example and explain why this wording still fits. |
| 53 | integrity assessment in-TEG-rih-tee uh-SES-ment | 完整性评估 wán zhěng xìng píng gū | Evaluation of whether a heritage property retains the elements needed to express its significance. The integrity assessment examined the entire historic urban fabric. Use it well: Describe the wholeness and condition considered in an integrity assessment. Keep any unanswered part as a question rather than silently supplying a detail. |
| 54 | heritage inventory HER-ih-tij IN-vun-tor-ee | 遗产清单 yí chǎn qīng dān | A systematic record of heritage buildings, sites and attributes. The heritage inventory helps prioritise maintenance. Use it well: Identify the record, viewpoint and date used in documentation; a reconstruction or diagram should not be presented as an untouched original without evidence. Read the definition first, then cover it and explain the idea independently. |
| 55 | condition mapping kun-DISH-un MAP-ing | 状况测绘 zhuàng kuàng cè huì | Mapping defects and deterioration on a building or site. Condition mapping marked cracks, damp and timber loss. Use it well: Identify the record, viewpoint and date used in documentation; a reconstruction or diagram should not be presented as an untouched original without evidence. Compare the term with a nearby entry and state the difference aloud. |
| 56 | measured drawing MEZH-uhrd DRAW-ing | 实测图 shí cè tú | An architectural drawing produced from direct measurements of an existing building. The measured drawing recorded the window proportions accurately. Use it well: Identify the record, viewpoint and date used in documentation; a reconstruction or diagram should not be presented as an untouched original without evidence. Use an attributed source when your sentence adds a factual claim. |
| 57 | photogrammetric survey foh-toh-gruh-MET-rik SUR-vay | 摄影测量 shè yǐng cè liáng | Measurement of buildings or landscapes using overlapping photographs. A photogrammetric survey produced a detailed façade model. Use it well: Identify the record, viewpoint and date used in documentation; a reconstruction or diagram should not be presented as an untouched original without evidence. Prefer a short clear explanation when your listener is unfamiliar with the phrase. |
| 58 | façade survey fuh-SAHD SUR-vay | 立面调查 lì miàn diào chá | A systematic inspection and record of an exterior building face. The façade survey documented missing shutters and cracked plaster. Use it well: Identify the record, viewpoint and date used in documentation; a reconstruction or diagram should not be presented as an untouched original without evidence. Check that the verb you choose describes the actual relationship involved. |
| 59 | conservation management plan kon-sur-VAY-shun MAN-ij-ment PLAN | 保护管理计划 bǎo hù guǎn lǐ jì huà | A plan defining heritage significance, risks and management actions. The conservation management plan guides future repairs. Use it well: Connect the management plan with its stated conservation objectives and responsibilities. Tell your partner which detail the term adds to your explanation. |
| 60 | adaptive reuse plan uh-DAP-tiv ree-YOOS PLAN | 适应性再利用计划 shì yìng xìng zài lì yòng jì huà | A plan for giving an old building a new use while conserving significant features. The adaptive reuse plan kept the original street façade. Use it well: Explain the proposed new use alongside the historic features intended to be retained. Revisit the sentence later and see whether you can retrieve the meaning without hints. |
Words 61–70: Heritage Maintenance and Burnay Pottery Forming
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · example · use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | maintenance cycle MAYN-tuh-nuns SY-kul | 维护周期 wéi hù zhōu qī | A repeated schedule for inspection and routine repair. A short maintenance cycle can prevent small defects from becoming major damage. Use it well: Use the maintenance record to identify the interval and work involved. A maintenance cycle concerns repeated care rather than a pottery-making stage. |
| 62 | burnay jar BUR-nye JAR | 维甘传统陶罐 wéi gān chuán tǒng táo guàn | A traditional Vigan earthenware or stoneware storage jar known locally as burnay. The burnay jar was historically used for water and fermented foods. Use it well: Identify the jar, tool or clay-forming step in the maker’s account. Explain the action in plain English before using the specialist term. |
| 63 | clay wedging KLAY WEJ-ing | 揉泥 róu ní | Working clay to remove air pockets and make its texture more uniform. Clay wedging prepared the material before throwing. Use it well: Identify the jar, tool or clay-forming step in the maker’s account. Explain the action in plain English before using the specialist term. |
| 64 | potter's wheel POT-uhz WEEL | 陶轮 táo lún | A rotating platform used to shape clay vessels. The potter's wheel spun while the artisan raised the jar wall. Use it well: Identify the jar, tool or clay-forming step in the maker’s account. Explain the action in plain English before using the specialist term. |
| 65 | wheel throwing WEEL THROH-ing | 拉坯 lā pī | Shaping a vessel from clay on a rotating wheel. Wheel throwing requires steady pressure from both hands. Use it well: Identify the jar, tool or clay-forming step in the maker’s account. Explain the action in plain English before using the specialist term. |
| 66 | clay centering KLAY SEN-tuh-ring | 泥料定心 ní liào dìng xīn | Aligning a lump of clay precisely in the centre of a potter's wheel. Clay centering keeps the wall thickness even. Use it well: Identify the jar, tool or clay-forming step in the maker’s account. Explain the action in plain English before using the specialist term. |
| 67 | wall pulling WAWL POOL-ing | 拉高坯壁 lā gāo pī bì | Raising and thinning the wall of a vessel while it spins on a wheel. Wall pulling gradually increased the jar height. Use it well: Identify the jar, tool or clay-forming step in the maker’s account. Explain the action in plain English before using the specialist term. |
| 68 | rim shaping RIM SHAY-ping | 口沿整形 kǒu yán zhěng xíng | Forming the upper edge of a pottery vessel. Rim shaping created a smooth jar mouth. Use it well: Identify the jar, tool or clay-forming step in the maker’s account. Explain the action in plain English before using the specialist term. |
| 69 | clay temper KLAY TEM-puh | 陶泥掺料 táo ní chān liào | Material such as sand added to clay to alter its working or firing properties. Fine sand was used as clay temper in traditional burnay making. Use it well: Identify the jar, tool or clay-forming step in the maker’s account. Explain the action in plain English before using the specialist term. |
| 70 | leather-hard stage LETH-uh HARD STAYJ | 半干皮革硬阶段 bàn gān pí gé yìng jiē duàn | A stage when clay is partly dry but still workable. Handles were added at the leather-hard stage. Use it well: Identify the jar, tool or clay-forming step in the maker’s account. Explain the action in plain English before using the specialist term. |
Words 71–80: Burnay Kiln Firing
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · example · use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | kiln loading KILN LOH-ding | 装窑 zhuāng yáo | Placing pottery carefully inside a kiln before firing. Kiln loading leaves space for heat to circulate. Use it well: Separate the firing process from the finished surface; a learning explanation does not supply kiln operating temperatures or establish a particular jar’s production history. Check the example’s subject before adapting the sentence to your own question. |
| 72 | ground kiln GROUND KILN | 地面窑 dì miàn yáo | A kiln built at or partly into ground level. Traditional burnay workshops use large ground kilns made from brick and clay. Use it well: Separate the firing process from the finished surface; a learning explanation does not supply kiln operating temperatures or establish a particular jar’s production history. Try a different relevant example and explain why this wording still fits. |
| 73 | firing chamber FY-uh-ring CHAYM-buh | 烧成室 shāo chéng shì | The part of a kiln where pottery is exposed to high heat. Jars were stacked inside the firing chamber. Use it well: Separate the firing process from the finished surface; a learning explanation does not supply kiln operating temperatures or establish a particular jar’s production history. Keep any unanswered part as a question rather than silently supplying a detail. |
| 74 | firebox FY-uh-boks | 燃烧室 rán shāo shì | The area of a kiln where fuel is burned. The firebox supplied heat to the kiln. Use it well: Separate the firing process from the finished surface; a learning explanation does not supply kiln operating temperatures or establish a particular jar’s production history. Read the definition first, then cover it and explain the idea independently. |
| 75 | kiln draught KILN DRAFT | 窑内气流 yáo nèi qì liú | The movement of hot gases through a kiln. Kiln draught affects temperature distribution. Use it well: Separate the firing process from the finished surface; a learning explanation does not supply kiln operating temperatures or establish a particular jar’s production history. Compare the term with a nearby entry and state the difference aloud. |
| 76 | high-temperature firing HY-TEM-pruh-chuh FY-uh-ring | 高温烧成 gāo wēn shāo chéng | Firing pottery at high heat to increase strength and maturity. High-temperature firing makes burnay jars hard and durable. Use it well: Separate the firing process from the finished surface; a learning explanation does not supply kiln operating temperatures or establish a particular jar’s production history. Use an attributed source when your sentence adds a factual claim. |
| 77 | kiln cooling KILN KOO-ling | 冷窑 lěng yáo | The controlled cooling period after firing. Rapid kiln cooling can crack thick pottery. Use it well: Separate the firing process from the finished surface; a learning explanation does not supply kiln operating temperatures or establish a particular jar’s production history. Prefer a short clear explanation when your listener is unfamiliar with the phrase. |
| 78 | firing shrinkage FY-uh-ring SHRING-kij | 烧成收缩 shāo chéng shōu suō | Reduction in the dimensions of a ceramic body during firing, measured from its dry state. The potter allowed for firing shrinkage when shaping the jar. Use it well: Separate the firing process from the finished surface; a learning explanation does not supply kiln operating temperatures or establish a particular jar’s production history. Check that the verb you choose describes the actual relationship involved. |
| 79 | kiln loss KILN LOSS | 烧成损耗 shāo chéng sǔn hào | The proportion of pottery damaged or rejected during firing. Uneven heat increased kiln loss. Use it well: Separate the firing process from the finished surface; a learning explanation does not supply kiln operating temperatures or establish a particular jar’s production history. Tell your partner which detail the term adds to your explanation. |
| 80 | pottery shard POT-uh-ree SHARD | 陶片 táo piàn | A broken fragment of fired pottery. A pottery shard preserves clues about clay and firing. Use it well: Separate the firing process from the finished surface; a learning explanation does not supply kiln operating temperatures or establish a particular jar’s production history. Revisit the sentence later and see whether you can retrieve the meaning without hints. |
Words 81–90: Calesa Wheel and Body
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · example · use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | carriage shaft KAR-ij SHAFT | 马车车辕 mǎ chē chē yuán | A long pole connecting a horse-drawn carriage to the harness. The horse stood between the two carriage shafts. Use it well: Locate the carriage part before explaining its role; a photograph can support visible description without establishing maintenance condition or suitability for a journey. Check the example’s subject before adapting the sentence to your own question. |
| 82 | wheel hub WEEL HUB | 轮毂 lún gǔ | The central part of a wheel around the axle. Wooden spokes radiated from the wheel hub. Use it well: Locate the carriage part before explaining its role; a photograph can support visible description without establishing maintenance condition or suitability for a journey. Try a different relevant example and explain why this wording still fits. |
| 83 | wooden spoke WOOD-un SPOHK | 木辐条 mù fú tiáo | A slender structural member connecting a wheel hub to its rim. Each wooden spoke carries part of the wheel load. Use it well: Locate the carriage part before explaining its role; a photograph can support visible description without establishing maintenance condition or suitability for a journey. Keep any unanswered part as a question rather than silently supplying a detail. |
| 84 | wheel rim WEEL RIM | 轮圈 lún quān | The outer circular part of a wheel. The wheel rim meets the road surface through the tyre or metal band. Use it well: Locate the carriage part before explaining its role; a photograph can support visible description without establishing maintenance condition or suitability for a journey. Read the definition first, then cover it and explain the idea independently. |
| 85 | axle box AK-sul BOKS | 轴箱 zhóu xiāng | A housing that supports a rotating axle or bearing. The axle box needs lubrication to reduce friction. Use it well: Locate the carriage part before explaining its role; a photograph can support visible description without establishing maintenance condition or suitability for a journey. Compare the term with a nearby entry and state the difference aloud. |
| 86 | leaf spring LEEF SPRING | 钢板弹簧 gāng bǎn tán huáng | A suspension spring made from stacked curved metal strips. The leaf spring absorbs some road shock. Use it well: Locate the carriage part before explaining its role; a photograph can support visible description without establishing maintenance condition or suitability for a journey. Use an attributed source when your sentence adds a factual claim. |
| 87 | carriage step KAR-ij STEP | 马车踏板 mǎ chē tà bǎn | A step used when boarding a carriage. The passenger used the carriage step carefully on the uneven street. Use it well: Locate the carriage part before explaining its role; a photograph can support visible description without establishing maintenance condition or suitability for a journey. Prefer a short clear explanation when your listener is unfamiliar with the phrase. |
| 88 | passenger bench PAS-in-juh BENCH | 乘客座椅 chéng kè zuò yǐ | A bench seat inside a carriage. Two visitors shared the passenger bench. Use it well: Locate the carriage part before explaining its role; a photograph can support visible description without establishing maintenance condition or suitability for a journey. Check that the verb you choose describes the actual relationship involved. |
| 89 | canopy hood KAN-uh-pee HOOD | 马车遮篷 mǎ chē zhē péng | A cover providing shade or weather protection over passengers. The canopy hood shaded the carriage interior. Use it well: Locate the carriage part before explaining its role; a photograph can support visible description without establishing maintenance condition or suitability for a journey. Tell your partner which detail the term adds to your explanation. |
| 90 | horse harness HORS HAR-nis | 马具 mǎ jù | The straps and fittings connecting a horse to a carriage. The driver checked the horse harness before departure. Use it well: Locate the carriage part before explaining its role; a photograph can support visible description without establishing maintenance condition or suitability for a journey. Revisit the sentence later and see whether you can retrieve the meaning without hints. |
Words 91–100: Horse Harness and Historic Streets
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · example · use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | breastcollar BREST-kol-uh | 胸带 xiōng dài | A harness strap across a horse's chest that helps transfer pulling force. The breastcollar rested across the horse's chest. Use it well: Distinguish the named harness or street feature from a current service arrangement; confirm the actual route and responsible provider before describing a planned ride. Check the example’s subject before adapting the sentence to your own question. |
| 92 | bridle cheekpiece BRY-dul CHEEK-pees | 马笼头颊带 mǎ lóng tóu jiá dài | A strap running along the side of a horse's face as part of a bridle. The bridle cheekpiece held the bit in position. Use it well: Distinguish the named harness or street feature from a current service arrangement; confirm the actual route and responsible provider before describing a planned ride. Try a different relevant example and explain why this wording still fits. |
| 93 | trace strap TRAYS STRAP | 挽具牵引带 wǎn jù qiān yǐn dài | A strap transmitting pulling force from a horse to a vehicle. The trace strap connected the harness to the carriage. Use it well: Distinguish the named harness or street feature from a current service arrangement; confirm the actual route and responsible provider before describing a planned ride. Keep any unanswered part as a question rather than silently supplying a detail. |
| 94 | singletree SING-gul-tree | 横木牵引杆 héng mù qiān yǐn gǎn | A pivoting bar distributing a horse's pull evenly to two traces. The singletree balanced force between the trace straps. Use it well: Distinguish the named harness or street feature from a current service arrangement; confirm the actual route and responsible provider before describing a planned ride. Read the definition first, then cover it and explain the idea independently. |
| 95 | carriage brake KAR-ij BRAYK | 马车制动器 mǎ chē zhì dòng qì | A mechanical system used to slow or stop a carriage. The driver applied the carriage brake before the slope. Use it well: Distinguish the named harness or street feature from a current service arrangement; confirm the actual route and responsible provider before describing a planned ride. Compare the term with a nearby entry and state the difference aloud. |
| 96 | turning radius TURN-ing RAY-dee-us | 转弯半径 zhuǎn wān bàn jìng | The smallest circular path a vehicle can follow while turning. A narrow historic street limits the carriage turning radius. Use it well: Distinguish the named harness or street feature from a current service arrangement; confirm the actual route and responsible provider before describing a planned ride. Use an attributed source when your sentence adds a factual claim. |
| 97 | carriage clearance KAR-ij KLEER-uns | 马车通行净空 mǎ chē tōng xíng jìng kōng | The space needed for a carriage to pass safely. The archway provided sufficient carriage clearance. Use it well: Distinguish the named harness or street feature from a current service arrangement; confirm the actual route and responsible provider before describing a planned ride. Prefer a short clear explanation when your listener is unfamiliar with the phrase. |
| 98 | cobbled carriageway KOB-uld KAR-ij-way | 石铺车道 shí pū chē dào | A street surface paved with stone blocks or cobbles for wheeled traffic. The calesa moved slowly along the cobbled carriageway. Use it well: Distinguish the named harness or street feature from a current service arrangement; confirm the actual route and responsible provider before describing a planned ride. Check that the verb you choose describes the actual relationship involved. |
| 99 | carriage lantern KAR-ij LAN-tuhn | 马车灯 mǎ chē dēng | A lamp mounted on a carriage to improve visibility in low light. The carriage lantern was fixed beside the passenger body. Use it well: Distinguish the named harness or street feature from a current service arrangement; confirm the actual route and responsible provider before describing a planned ride. Tell your partner which detail the term adds to your explanation. |
| 100 | hoof iron HOOF EYE-un | 马蹄铁 mǎ tí tiě | A shaped metal shoe fitted to a horse’s hoof for protection and traction. The hoof iron made a clear sound on the stone street. Use it well: Distinguish the named harness or street feature from a current service arrangement; confirm the actual route and responsible provider before describing a planned ride. Revisit the sentence later and see whether you can retrieve the meaning without hints. |
Vigan heritage, architecture and craft notes
Vigan is a planned colonial town with a rare Asian fusion
UNESCO describes the Historic City of Vigan as the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. It highlights the fusion of Philippine, Chinese and European cultural elements, the grid plan, adjoining plazas and a historic core of tightly grouped buildings. Read UNESCO’s official Vigan page.
The historic houses combine masonry and timber
UNESCO describes two-storey structures with brick and wood, steep roofs and upper-storey window panels using kapis shells. That mixed construction makes Vigan especially useful for learning material and conservation vocabulary.
Authenticity depends on more than appearance
UNESCO’s statement discusses authenticity through street pattern, historic layout, open spaces, building use and original materials. A façade can look old while its underlying fabric has changed substantially.
Burnay is a living Vigan craft
The Vigan City Government identifies burnay as earthenware shaped on a potter’s wheel, traditionally used to store water, grain, salt, vinegar, wine and fermented food. See Vigan City Government’s industry overview.
National Museum sources connect burnay with Chinese migrant craft traditions
The National Museum of the Philippines notes that burnay production in Vigan was introduced by Chinese migrants and became important for storing and processing foods and liquids. Read the National Museum note on local and tradeware jars.
The calesa makes historic streets audible
The Philippines’ official tourism site highlights calesa rides as part of the Vigan experience, especially along the historic core. See the official Vigan travel guide.
Six bilingual conversations for Vigan
1. Read the street plan
A: Why do the streets feel so regular?
B: The historic core follows a planned colonial grid around major plazas.
中文：甲：为什么街道看起来这么规则？
乙：历史核心区采用围绕主要广场展开的棋盘式规划。
2. Read the window
A: Is that ordinary glass?
B: Some traditional panels use translucent capiz shell panes.
中文：甲：那是普通玻璃吗？
乙：一些传统窗板使用半透明卡皮斯贝壳片。
3. Read the wall
A: Why not repair old lime plaster with dense cement?
B: Material compatibility matters because moisture behaves differently.
中文：甲：为什么不用致密水泥修旧石灰抹灰？
乙：因为材料相容性和水分迁移方式不同。
4. Read conservation evidence
A: Is a building authentic just because it looks old?
B: No. Materials, layout, use and historic fabric all matter.
中文：甲：建筑看起来旧，就一定真实可靠吗？
乙：不一定，还要看材料、布局、用途和历史建筑材料。
5. Read the pottery process
A: Does the jar go straight from the wheel to the kiln?
B: No. It must dry sufficiently before firing.
中文：甲：陶罐从陶轮下来就直接进窑吗？
乙：不是，需要先充分干燥。
6. Read the calesa
A: What carries the horse’s pull to the carriage?
B: The harness, traces and singletree transfer the force.
中文：甲：马的拉力怎样传到马车上？
乙：通过马具、牵引带和横木传递。
Six meaning distinctions
Grid plan and urban grain are different scales
The grid describes overall street geometry; urban grain describes the finer pattern of plots and buildings.
Lime mortar and lime plaster have different roles
Mortar bonds masonry units; plaster coats wall surfaces.
Authenticity and integrity are related but different
Authenticity concerns credibility of attributes; integrity concerns completeness and wholeness of the property.
Burnay forming and firing are separate stages
Wheel throwing shapes the vessel; kiln firing transforms dried clay through heat.
Wheel hub and axle box are different parts
The hub belongs to the wheel; the axle box supports the axle or bearing.
A calesa is not only decoration
It is a working mechanical system involving wheels, suspension, harness and road clearance.
Build a Vigan sentence with the Fencing Method
- The house looked old.
- The upper storey had sliding capiz-shell window panels.
- A timber frame sat above a masonry ground floor.
- Lime plaster showed areas of rising damp near the base.
- The sentence now describes construction and condition rather than only age.
A short Vigan writing model
Our fictional Vigan morning began with a street plan and ended with a pottery kiln. The checkerboard grid explained why plazas and blocks felt so ordered. Inside a bahay na bato, capiz panes, ventanillas and timber joinery turned a façade into a ventilation system. At Pagburnayan, clay centering, wall pulling and kiln draught turned a jar into a process. Finally, a calesa reduced another historic image into mechanics: hub, spoke, axle, spring and harness. Heritage became more interesting once every beautiful object revealed how it worked.
Practice
- Sketch a checkerboard plan with two plazas.
- Label a bahay-na-bato cross-section.
- Explain rising damp and salt efflorescence.
- Write a five-stage burnay production sequence.
- Label a calesa wheel and harness.
- Replace ‘old house’ with four precise architectural terms.
Practise, retrieve and explain your Vigan vocabulary
Choose five terms from one group and read their meanings together with the examples. Cover the English column and explain the idea before looking again. If you can recognise a phrase but cannot use it, begin with a simpler sentence. If you can use it but confuse a nearby term, compare their meanings and test a new example. Record the exact uncertainty so that the next practice round has a purpose.
A worked Fencing Method application
Build one accurate sentence at a time. First settle the meaning of the chosen term and the relationship you want to describe. Add a supported detail, then a useful limit or reason. Read the sentence aloud, check the verb and remove any claim your evidence cannot support. Try the idea again in another relevant setting before adding more terms.
Start: We noticed a capiz window panel.
Add precision: We described a labelled window feature in the house interpretation.
Keep the evidence boundary: We described the documented feature while keeping original construction and later restoration as separate questions.
Now cover the model and write your own sentence using capiz window panel. Explain why the phrase fits. Change the setting to a school image, text or diagram while preserving the distinction you practised. A successful transfer uses the idea accurately in the new context rather than copying a city sentence with its place name changed.
A bilingual source-checking conversation
These exchanges are language-learning models. They do not report an actual booking, visit or statement made by an institution.
A: Which source supports our explanation of capiz window panel? B: Let us identify the relevant record and separate what it says from what we observed.
甲：哪个来源支持我们的说明？乙：我们找出相关记录，并区分记录内容与自己的观察。
A: Does this learning example confirm our planned Vigan activity? B: We still need the responsible host’s information for the date and task we intend.
甲：这个学习例句能确认我们计划的活动吗？乙：我们仍需要负责人提供适用于计划日期和任务的信息。
Exercises and worked answers
Explain why old appearance does not prove originality. Distinguish a house plan from a current visitor route. Identify the evidence needed to describe a jar’s making process.
Check your reasoning: Originality requires suitable records. A plan represents arrangement, while visitor access has current conditions. A maker account or appropriate documented source supports a process claim.
Write a short paragraph with one clear purpose, two relevant terms and a source attribution where needed. Underline the observation, circle the explanation and mark any sentence that concerns present visitor arrangements. Compare with a partner and revise one statement that goes beyond its evidence. Your answer should explain a relationship rather than merely list definitions.
Common learning questions
Must I use all 100 entries? Choose the terms that answer your question. Specialist vocabulary becomes useful when you understand its purpose; a clear ordinary sentence is a good starting point.
How can I check independent recall? Return later with the table covered. Explain five meanings and use two in new sentences. Check the exact error, repair it and attempt another example.
Does a model conversation establish visitor access? Confirm the actual date, place, activity and permissions with the responsible host. A learning scene and a current arrangement supply different information.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vigan a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. The Historic City of Vigan was inscribed in 1999 under criteria (ii) and (iv).
Are Vigan houses purely Spanish?
No. UNESCO emphasises a fusion of Philippine, Chinese and European influences.
Are capiz panels glass?
No. Traditional capiz panes are made from translucent shell.
Is burnay only decorative pottery?
No. It has long been used for storage and fermentation.
Does conservation mean replacing everything old?
No. Good conservation often prioritises fabric retention and compatible repair.
Can Pinyin pronounce Ilocano words?
No. Pinyin is for the Chinese translation only.
Sources and visitor planning
UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Historic City of Vigan
Vigan City Government — The City
National Museum of the Philippines — Local and Tradeware Jars
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