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岩
yán
Description
“岩”是指很大、很硬的石头，常常在山上或海边。
"岩" refers to very large, hard stones, often found on mountains or by the sea.
我们爬山的时候，可以看到很多大岩。
When we climb mountains, we can see many big 岩.
Meanings
岩yán
rock; large hard stone; crag
海边有一块很大的岩。
There is a big rock by the sea.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts a rocky cliff; often combined as 岩石 in modern usage.
- Nuance
岩 is usually bound in compounds like 岩石, while 石头 is the everyday word for 'stone'.
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