shí​sǔn

stalagmite

Senses

石笋/ 石筍 shí​sǔn stalagmite

A cone-shaped rock formation on the floor of a cave; it is formed from mineral deposits left by water dripping from the ceiling and often stands opposite a 钟乳石 zhōng​rǔ​shí.

石笋/ 石筍 shí​sǔn bamboo-shoot-shaped rock

A rock formation that resembles a bamboo shoot in appearance, not restricted to stalagmites in caves

References

see 石笋/石筍 钟乳石/鐘乳石