Definitions
(noun)
rock; stone
Etymology
Pictograph of a musical stone chime. The 口 component was added later as a meaningless decorative mark.
About
The character "石" for stone is structurally composed of "厂" and "口", with the former historically representing a cliff and the latter a stone, reflecting an etymological conception of a rock formation. Initially denoting hard mineral substance, its semantic scope expanded over time to encompass precious stones like jade, a traditional unit of capacity for dry goods, and its use as a surname.
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地上有一块石头。
这块石头很光滑。
石油是现代工业的血液。
钻石是世界上最硬的物质之一。
岩石的种类有很多。
石碑上记载着历史事件。
石榴是一种美味的水果。
地质学家通过岩石分析地球历史。