砋 (zhǐ) - stone base & foundation stone

砋Tone 3

zhǐ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

砋 · zhǐ

stone base;

foundation stone;

to grind or polish stone;

also used in ancient texts for a type of stone implement.

stone basefoundation stoneto grind or polish stone

Usage highlights

stone foundationpolish jadestone implementgrind stonestone baseancient stone tool

Synonyms

  • 础— foundation stone; plinth
  • 磬— stone chime; musical stone

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stone foundation was carefully laid (砋石).
  • Ancient artisans would polish jade on stone slabs (砋玉).
  • The character appears in classical texts describing stone tools (砋器).

Collocations

  • stone foundation(砋石)
  • polish jade(砋玉)
  • stone implement(砋器)
  • grind stone(砋磨)
  • stone base(砋基)
  • ancient stone tool(古砋)

Idioms

  • Solid as a foundation stone(坚如砋石)
  • To polish jade on a stone(玉石俱砋)
  • The stone that sharpens the blade(砺刃之砋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing stone tools and foundations.
  • Represents the utilitarian use of stone in ancient Chinese craftsmanship.
  • The character combines the stone radical with 止, suggesting a stationary stone base.

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