石 Stroke Order — How to Write 石
石 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 石, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
石 Radical and Character Components
石 is an ideographic compound. A rock 口 at the base of a cliff 厂.
Radical: 石 + 0 more strokes
石 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shí
- dàn
Meanings of 石 in Chinese
1
shí石
Rock; a hard mineral substance forming the Earth's crust. Metaphorically, used to describe something profoundly astonishing or groundbreaking, especially an article or discussion that is novel and shocking.
那篇文章的观点独到，简直有石破天惊之势，引起了广泛讨论。
The article's unique perspective was astonishing, almost groundbreaking, sparking widespread discussion.
Refers to stone carvings or epigraphs, often used in phrases like '金石' (bronze and stone inscriptions) to describe something enduring or firm.
他们的友谊如同金石，牢不可破。
Their friendship is as solid as metal and stone, unbreakable.
In ancient times, a needle used for treating illnesses. Also refers to medicine in general.
古代医生常用药石来治疗疾病。
Ancient doctors often used medicated needles (yaoshi) to treat illnesses.
One of the eight categories of ancient Chinese musical instruments, referring to percussion instruments made of stone.
古代音乐分为八音，而石编是其中的一种主要类型代表。
Ancient music was divided into eight categories of instruments, and the stone chime (shíbiān) is a major representative of one such type.
2
dàn石
A Chinese unit of dry measure, equal to ten dou.
他买了十石谷子。
He bought ten dàn of grain.
Common Words and Phrases with 石
1
a stone plate, especially one used for lithography
这块古老的石版上刻有精美的图案，记录着历史故事
This ancient stone slab is carved with exquisite patterns, recording historical stories.
2
A stone tablet or stele, often inscribed with text or images, erected as a monument.
在古老的寺庙前，矗立着一块高大的石碑，上面刻满了历史悠久的诗文。
In front of the ancient temple, a tall stone tablet stands, inscribed with historical poems and essays.
3
A slate pencil, typically made of soft stone or soapstone, used for writing on a slate.
在古老的学校里，孩子们曾用石笔在黑色的石板上书写。
In old schools, children used slate pencils to write on black slates.
4
A high, vertical or overhanging rock face; a cliff.
攀岩者小心翼翼地向上攀登，征服了那几乎垂直的石壁
The rock climber carefully ascended, conquering the almost vertical rock face.
5
Like a stone sinking into the sea, meaning to disappear completely without a trace or to have no news/follow-up.
我给他发了几封邮件询问进展，但都石沉大海，没有任何回应。
I sent him several emails asking about the progress, but they all vanished without a trace, receiving no response.
6
A strongly fortified city, metaphorically speaking.
这座边防重镇依山傍水，地势险要，简直是石城汤池，历来易守难攻。
This strategic border town, nestled by mountains and rivers with treacherous terrain, is truly an impregnable fortress, historically easy to defend and difficult to attack.
7
A stone barbell, a traditional Chinese weightlifting equipment consisting of stone weights attached to a pole.
他每天都会在院子里用石担练习举重，以增强臂力。
He practices weightlifting with the shidan in the yard every day to strengthen his arm muscles.
8
stone carving
这座寺庙门口有两尊精美的石雕狮子。
There are two exquisite stone lion sculptures at the entrance of this temple.
9
pestle
在旧时的乡村，人们常用石碓来舂米，发出有节奏的声响。
In old villages, people often used stone mortars to hull rice, making rhythmic sounds.
10
A stone block or pier, often used as a foundation for bridges or as a base for pillars in construction.
这座古老的桥梁由巨大的石墩支撑着，历经风雨依然屹立不倒
This ancient bridge is supported by massive stone piers, standing firm through wind and rain.
11
A cubic metre of stone, used as a unit for calculating the volume of stone extracted or transported.
修路工程中，我们需要开采大约一百个石方。
In the road construction project, we need to excavate approximately one hundred cubic meters of stone.
12
A stone archway or memorial archway.
这座古老的石坊，雕刻精美，是村庄历史的见证
This ancient stone archway, exquisitely carved, is a testament to the village's history.
13
A stone boat, or a boat-shaped building made of stone, often found in classical Chinese gardens, like the famous one in the Summer Palace. Also known as the Marble Boat (shífǎng).
颐和园的石舫是清代园林建筑的杰出代表，吸引了众多游客驻足观赏。
The Stone Boat in the Summer Palace is an outstanding example of Qing dynasty garden architecture, attracting numerous visitors who stop to admire it.
14
Gypsum is a common mineral, hydrated calcium sulfate (CaSO4·2H2O), used in molding, construction, and medicine.
医生为他的断臂打了石膏。
The doctor put a plaster cast on his broken arm.
15
A stonebow; a type of crossbow designed to shoot stones or pellets.
古代的士兵使用石弓来攻击敌人的城墙。
Ancient soldiers used stone crossbows to attack enemy city walls.
16
Masonry, or a stonecutter.
他在学习传统的石工技术，以便修复历史建筑。
He is learning traditional stonework techniques to restore historical buildings.
More words with 石
- jiāo礁shí石reef, rock
- kuàng矿shí石ore
- yán岩shí石rock
- lì砾shí石Gravel, Pebbles
- pán磐shí石monolith; huge rock
- yǔn陨shí石meteorite
- biān砭shí石Bian stone, stone needle
- cí磁shí石A magnet.
- gān矸shí石waste rock
- huī辉shí石pyroxene
- jiè界shí石boundary stone, boundary marker
- luǎn卵shí石pebble
- mài脉shí石gangue
- mù墓shí石tombstone, gravestone
- wán顽shí石hard rock, obdurate stone
- xiāo硝shí石saltpeter, nitre
- xiè榍shí石Titanite, Sphene
- zhě赭shí石ochre, red ochre
- zhù柱shí石pillar; mainstay
- é鹅luǎn卵shí石pebble
Idioms with 石
- shí石pò破tiān天jīng惊groundbreaking and earth-shattering
- shí石tóu投dà大hǎi海disappear without a trace
- ān安rú如pán磐shí石stable and secure as a solid rock
- dī滴shuǐ水chuān穿shí石Persistence and consistent effort achieve great results
- diǎn点shí石chéng成jīn金to have the Midas touch
- diàn电guāng光shí石huǒ火fleeting and transient
- fēi飞shā沙zhuǎn转shí石flying sand and rolling stones
- fēi飞shā沙zǒu走shí石flying sand and rolling stones
- fēi飞shā砂zǒu走shí石flying sand and rolling stones
- hǎi海kū枯shí石làn烂eternal and unchangeable
- jiān坚rú如pán磐shí石firm as a rock
- jīn金shí石liáng良yán言invaluable advice
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Open the tool →Questions about 石
What does 石 mean in Chinese?
石 (shí) means “Rock” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 石?
石 has 2 pronunciations: shí, dàn.
How many strokes does 石 have?
石 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 石?
石 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 石. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 石?
The radical of 石 is 石, and 石 is an ideographic compound.