金石 jīnshí metal and stone Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents jīnshí metal and stone 金 jīn noun metal a generic term for metals; metallic substances石 shí noun stone rock; stone; (bound form) made of stone; rock-likejīnshí inscriptions 金 jīn [ancient instrument] (bound form) ancient metal percussion instruments, such as gongs or bells; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments (八音 bāyīn)石 shí stone inscription stone tablet; stele; monumentjīnshí ancient musical instruments 金 jīn [ancient instrument] (bound form) ancient metal percussion instruments, such as gongs or bells; one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments (八音 bāyīn)石 shí ancient music category stone-based musical instruments, one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音 bāyīnjīnshí unwavering 金 jīn firm firm; strong; indestructible; as in 金城汤池 jīnchéngtāngchí石 shí noun stone rock; stone; (bound form) made of stone; rock-like