() - A rare character meaning 'broken tiles' or 'debris',

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A rare character meaning 'broken tiles' or 'debris', used in historical texts to describe rubble or fragmented ceramic materials.

A rare character meaning 'broken tiles' or 'debris',

Usage highlights

broken tilesceramic debrisstone fragmentsancient rubbleconstruction debris

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient ruins were covered in debris (砙).
  • Archaeologists found broken tiles (砙) at the site.
  • The collapsed building left piles of rubble (砙).

Collocations

  • broken tiles(砙片)
  • ceramic debris(陶瓷砙)
  • stone fragments(石砙)
  • ancient rubble(古砙)
  • construction debris(建筑砙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in historical and archaeological contexts describing ancient ruins and construction materials.
  • Represents the material remains of past civilizations, often found in archaeological excavations.
  • Reflects the durability of ceramic and stone materials that survive long after structures collapse.

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