(shàn) - A type of stone, possibly a variant or

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shàn | 17 strokes | radical:

· shàn

A type of stone, possibly a variant or archaic term for a specific mineral or rock formation.

A type of stone, possibly a variant or

Usage highlights

shan stonetype of stonemineral shanstone formation
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The geologist identified an unusual stone (磰石).
  • Ancient texts mention a stone called shan (磰).
  • The mineral sample contained traces of shan stone (磰).

Collocations

  • shan stone(磰石)
  • type of stone(磰类)
  • mineral shan(矿磰)
  • stone formation(磰岩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in some classical Chinese texts as a rare stone name.
  • Not commonly used in modern Chinese vocabulary.

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