磫 (zōng) - Fine-grained stone & a type of fine-textured stone used for grinding

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zōng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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磫 · zōng

Fine-grained stone;

a type of fine-textured stone used for grinding or polishing.

Fine-grained stonea type of fine-textured stone used for grinding

Usage highlights

FinePolishing jadeGrinding stoneStone textureStone powderFine stone

Synonyms

  • 石— stone (general term)
  • 磨石— grindstone

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The whetstone is made of fine-grained stone (磫石).
  • This type of stone is suitable for polishing jade (磫玉).
  • Ancient grinding tools were often made from this material (磫磨).

Collocations

  • Fine-grained stone(磫石)
  • Polishing jade(磫玉)
  • Grinding stone(磫磨)
  • Stone texture(磫理)
  • Stone powder(磫粉)
  • Fine stone(磫细)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing stone materials and tools.
  • Associated with ancient craftsmanship and tool-making techniques.
  • Represents specialized knowledge of material properties in traditional Chinese culture.

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