shòu
寿
shān
shí

technical
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Meaning of 寿山石

寿山石 means Shoushan stone; a precious, fine-grained stone with a waxy luster, originating from Shoushan in Fujian, prized for seal carving. Pronounced shòu shān shí.

  • Shoushan stone; a precious, fine-grained stone with a waxy luster, originating from Shoushan in Fujian, prized for seal carving

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
kuài
shòu寿
shān
shí
zhì
 
fēi
cháng
shì
diāo
 

This piece of Shoushan stone has a fine, delicate texture that is perfect for carving.

Shòu寿
shān
shí
yìn
zhāng
shì
wén
rén
ài
de
shōu
cáng
pǐn
 

Seals made of Shoushan stone are beloved collectibles among literati and scholars.

jiàn
shòu寿
shān
shí
Qīng
tián
shí
 
Chāng
huà
shí
 
lín
shí
bìng
chēng
wéi
Zhōng
guó
yìn
shí
 

Fujian Shoushan stone, along with Qingtian stone, Changhua stone, and Balin stone, are known as China's Four Great Seal Stones.

Relations

Measure Words

/ kuài
Primary
/ fāng