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岩石 (yán shí): (geology) rock

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
(geology) rock
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

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  • (geology) rock

Chinese explanation

  • 地球表面或内部由一种或多种矿物质组成的坚硬物质,是构成地壳的主要成分
  • 也泛指石头,如岩石、岩石层。

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Example sentences

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The geologist used a hammer to knock off a small piece of rock and took it back to the lab to analyze its composition.

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The rocks on this mountain, after long-term wind and rain erosion, have become very strangely shaped, attracting many tourists.

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Construction workers break up huge rocks to lay the foundation, ensuring the house is stable.

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In the desert, the sun makes the rocks scorching hot during the day, and at night they become as cold as ice.

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The children picked up rocks of various colors at the beach, comparing their textures and weights.

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