石
Meaning:
stone, rock, mineral
HSK 6
Frequency:
#5031
Pinyin:
shí
Strokes:
5
Radical:
石
How to Write 石 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "石" in Chinese
The Chinese character 石 (shí) means "stone, rock, mineral". It is classified as an HSK 6 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 石 include: 乱石, 供石, 公石.
📚 Words and Phrases with 石
Common words containing this character
乱石
rocks
HSK 2
供石
scholar's rock (one of the naturally-eroded, fantastically-shaped rocks put on display indoors or in gardens in China)
HSK 2
公石
hectoliter
HSK 2
化石
fossil
HSK 2
卵石
cobble; cobblestone; pebble
HSK 2
乔石
Qiao Shi (1924-2015), Chinese politician
HSK 2
基石
foundation stone; cornerstone
HSK 2
墓石
tombstone; gravestone
HSK 2
宝石
precious stone; gem
HSK 2
尖石
Jianshi or Chienshih township in Hsinchu County 新竹縣|新竹县[Xin1 zhu2 Xian4], northwest Taiwan
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A rock 口 at the base of a cliff 厂
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "石"?
- The pinyin is shí
- How many strokes does "石" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "石" mean?
- stone, rock, mineral
- What is the radical of "石"?
- The radical is "石"