砱 (líng) - A type of stone & fine stone

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砱 · líng

A type of stone;

fine stone;

stone chime;

stone used in ancient times for musical instruments.

A type of stonefine stonestone chime

Usage highlights

Fine stoneStone chimeStone toolMineral stoneStone material

Synonyms

  • 石— stone (general term)
  • 磬石— stone for chimes

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient musical stone (砱石) produced clear sounds.
  • Archaeologists found fine stone tools (砱器) at the site.
  • This mineral specimen contains砱石 formations.

Collocations

  • Fine stone(砱石)
  • Stone chime(砱磬)
  • Stone tool(砱器)
  • Mineral stone(矿石砱)
  • Stone material(砱料)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 砱 refers to a type of fine stone used in ancient China, particularly for making musical instruments like stone chimes.
  • In historical contexts, 砱 stones were valued for their acoustic properties and were used in ritual ceremonies.

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