stone; quarried building stone
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
quarried stone; stone slab or block
Specifically refers to stone that has been cut, shaped, and prepared for use in construction or paving. Often implies a rougher texture compared to polished marble or granite.
Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
qiáo桥
shì是
yòng用
jù巨
dà大
de的
má麻
shí石
qì砌
chéng成
de的
。
This ancient bridge was built with huge quarried stones.
Gōng工
rén人
zhèng正
zài在
pū铺
shè设
guǎng广
chǎng场
de的
má麻
shí石
lù路
miàn面
。
Workers are laying the stone paving for the square.
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Zhè这
xiē些
má麻
shí石
bǎn板
yòng用
lái来
zuò做
tái台
jiē阶
hěn很
hé合
shì适
。
These stone slabs are very suitable for making steps.
Lǎo老
fáng房
zi子
de的
má麻
shí石
lán栏
gān杆
xiǎn显
de得
hěn很
gǔ古
pǔ朴
。
The stone railing of the old house looks very rustic.