新石器 xīnshíqì neolithic Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 新石器时代 xīnshíqìshídài Neolithic Age The late stage of the Stone Age, beginning around 8,000–9,000 years ago, characterized by the use of polished stone tools, pottery, weaving, and the development of agriculture and animal husbandry.