Chinese

yánshí
Meaning: rock
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這些岩石是由火山爆發形成的。
这些岩石是由火山爆发形成的。
These rocks were formed by volcanic eruptions.
海浪拍打岩石,激起白色水花。
The waves beat against the rocks, stirring up white spray.
海風長年侵蝕岩石,留下深深的痕跡。
The sea wind erodes the rock year after year, leaving deep marks.
古代人為了取水,必須辛勤地在岩石上鑿井。
In ancient times, people had to work hard to dig wells in the rock to get water.
岩石裸露在山坡上。
Rocks are exposed on the hillside.

Usage Notes

A general term for the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth.

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