jīn​shí

metal and stone

  • created sense approved 金石 · jīn​shí · metal and stone — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    金石

    jīn​shí

    metal and stone

    (bound form) metal and stone; used to describe objects that are physically hard or firm, such as weapons or precious gems

    金 (literal) → 金 · jīn · metal 石 (literal) → 石 · shí · stone

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  • created sense approved 金石 · jīn​shí · inscriptions — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    金石

    jīn​shí

    inscriptions

    (bound form) ancient inscriptions on bronze vessels and stone tablets; often used to commemorate achievements and virtues in historical research

    金 (literal) → 金 · jīn · [ancient instrument] 石 (literal) → 石 · shí · stone inscription

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  • created sense approved 金石 · jīn​shí · ancient musical instruments — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    金石

    jīn​shí

    ancient musical instruments

    (bound form) ancient musical instruments, specifically bells and chimes, or the music produced by them

    金 (literal) → 金 · jīn · [ancient instrument] 石 (literal) → 石 · shí · ancient music category

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  • created sense approved 金石 · jīn​shí · unwavering — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    金石

    jīn​shí

    unwavering

    (bound form) a person's will, loyalty, or words that are as solid and enduring as metal and stone

    金 (literal) → 金 · jīn · firm 石 (literal) → 石 · shí · stone

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