(jūn) - Large rock & stone used for construction or as a foundation.

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jūn | 13 strokes | radical:

· jūn

Large rock;

stone used for construction or as a foundation.

Large rockstone used for construction or as a foundation.

Usage highlights

Foundation stoneLarge stoneFlat stoneStone foundationStone materialQuarry stone

Synonyms

  • stone (general term)
  • rock, cliff
  • massive rock

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bridge was built on massive foundation stones (碅石).
  • Quarry workers extracted large stones (大碅) for the construction project.
  • The mountain path was paved with flat stones (平碅).

Collocations

  • Foundation stone(碅石)
  • Large stone(大碅)
  • Flat stone(平碅)
  • Stone foundation(碅基)
  • Stone material(碅料)
  • Quarry stone(采碅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 碅 represents large stones used in traditional Chinese architecture and construction.
  • The character reflects the importance of stone in Chinese engineering and building techniques.

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