砃 (dān) - A white stone & a type of stone used in ancient times.

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dān ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 石

橙丁

砃 · dān

A white stone;

a type of stone used in ancient times.

A white stonea type of stone used in ancient times.

Usage highlights

White stoneStone materialStone carvingAncient stoneStone artifactMineral stone

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The white stone (砃石) was used for carving.
  • Ancient artifacts made of white stone (砃器) have been discovered.
  • The mineral composition of this stone (砃) is unique.

Collocations

  • White stone(砃石)
  • Stone material(砃料)
  • Stone carving(砃刻)
  • Ancient stone(古砃)
  • Stone artifact(砃器)
  • Mineral stone(矿砃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 砃 appears in ancient Chinese texts referring to a specific type of white stone used for various purposes.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains historical significance in mineralogy and archaeology contexts.

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