砏 (bīn) - 1. The sound of stones striking together & 2. A type of stone

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bīn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 石

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砏 · bīn

1.

The sound of stones striking together;

2.

A type of stone;

3.

(Archaic) Great;

vast.

1. The sound of stones striking together2. A type of stone3. (Archaic) Great

Usage highlights

Sound of stonesA type of stoneRugged cliffsRushing water soundGreat and vast

Synonyms

  • 砰— sound of something heavy falling or crashing
  • 磤— sound of thunder or stones

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of stones striking together (砏磤).
  • A type of stone mentioned in ancient texts (砏石).
  • Describing a vast and rugged landscape (砏岩).

Collocations

  • Sound of stones(砏磤)
  • A type of stone(砏石)
  • Rugged cliffs(砏岩)
  • Rushing water sound(砏汃)
  • Great and vast(砏磤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese texts and dictionaries, not in common modern usage.
  • Its meanings are related to stone and sound, reflecting ancient Chinese onomatopoeia and material culture.

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