硆 (è) - 硆 — a stone & hard, firm, solid

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è ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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硆 · è

硆 — a stone;

hard, firm, solid;

also used in ancient texts to describe the sound of stones striking.

硆 — a stonehard, firm, solidalso used in ancient texts to describe the

Usage highlights

hard stoneclacking soundfirm as stonestone bridgestone pathstone foundation

Synonyms

  • 石— stone, rock
  • 硬— hard, firm
  • 坚— solid, firm

Antonyms

  • 软— soft
  • 柔— soft, gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The path was paved with hard stones (硆石).
  • He heard the sound of stones clacking (硆硆声).
  • The foundation was firm as stone (硆固).

Collocations

  • hard stone(硆石)
  • clacking sound(硆硆声)
  • firm as stone(硆固)
  • stone bridge(硆桥)
  • stone path(硆道)
  • stone foundation(硆基)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing the quality or sound of stones.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.
  • Reflects the ancient Chinese appreciation for natural materials and their properties.

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