() - A stone that can be used as a & an ancient term for a specific type of

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A stone that can be used as a whetstone;

an ancient term for a specific type of stone.

A stone that can be used as aan ancient term for a specific type of

Usage highlights

Stone whetstoneTo sharpen on a stoneAncient stone tool

Synonyms

  • whetstone; grindstone
  • fine whetstone; to polish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stone served as a whetstone (碮).
  • He sharpened the blade on the stone (碮).
  • Ancient texts mention the use of such stones (碮).

Collocations

  • Stone whetstone(碮石)
  • To sharpen on a stone(碮砺)
  • Ancient stone tool(碮具)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific term for a type of stone, likely used for sharpening or grinding.
  • As a rare character, its cultural significance is limited primarily to historical or specialized contexts.

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