(jiè) - A hard, large rock or stone.

Tone 4

jiè | 9 strokes | radical: 石

· jiè

A hard, large rock or stone.

A hard, large rock or stone.

Usage highlights

hard stone砎石 formation砎石 mountainlarge砎石

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain was composed of hard stone (砎石).
  • A boulder blocked the path (砎石挡路).
  • The geological survey noted the presence of砎石 formations.

Collocations

  • hard stone(砎石)
  • 砎石 formation(砎石层)
  • 砎石 mountain(砎石山)
  • large砎石(大砎石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts or specialized geological contexts.
  • Its composition combines 'stone' (石) with 'boundary/armor' (介), suggesting the concept of a hard, protective, or defining stone.

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