(shí) - A type of stone or mineral & used in names and some rare compounds.

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shí | 13 strokes | radical:

· shí

A type of stone or mineral;

used in names and some rare compounds.

A type of stone or mineralused in names and some rare compounds.

Usage highlights

Stone typeMineral shiAncient stoneRare stoneStone collection

Synonyms

  • stone (more common character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mineral specimen contained shi (鉐).
  • He collected various stones including shi (鉐).
  • This ancient text mentions a stone called shi (鉐).

Collocations

  • Stone type(鉐石)
  • Mineral shi(鉐矿)
  • Ancient stone(古鉐)
  • Rare stone(稀鉐)
  • Stone collection(鉐集)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears as a rare character in historical texts and mineralogy.
  • Used occasionally in names, often with connotations of solidity and durability like other stone-related characters.

FAQ