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石 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
dry measure for grain equal to ten dou 斗[dou3]; one hundred liters; ancient pr. [shi2]
rock; stone; stone inscription
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stone
fossil
oil
stumbling block
precious stone
reef
dripping water penetrates the stone
lit. as the water recedes, the rocks appear
meteorite
diamond
stone statue
Notice where 石 sits in each complete thought.
He hid himself behind a large rock.
Source: Tatoeba #8686695 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe world is running out of oil.
Source: Tatoeba #902934 · CC BY 2.0 FRIt won't be long before we know the truth.
Source: Tatoeba #339275 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe hit his head against a rock.
Source: Tatoeba #1361954 · CC BY 2.0 FRThis diamond is not real.
Source: Tatoeba #335031 · CC BY 2.0 FRSeen at a distance, the rock looks like a human face.
Source: Tatoeba #344221 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.