水刷石
shuǐ​shuā​shí

granitic plaster

  • created sense approved 水刷石 · shuǐ​shuā​shí · granitic plaster — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    水刷石

    shuǐ​shuā​shí

    granitic plaster

    A decorative architectural finish made by applying a mixture of cement, stone chips, and water to a surface, then brushing away the top layer of cement before it fully sets to leave the stones partially exposed.

    水 (literal) → 水 · shuǐ · water 刷 (literal) → 刷 · shuā · to brush 石 (literal) → 石 · shí · stone

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