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砂石
shāshí
Description
砂石是很小的石头和沙子，常常在河边或者工地上看到。
砂石 are very small stones and sand, often seen by rivers or construction sites.
盖房子的时候，工人会用很多砂石。
When building a house, workers use a lot of 砂石.
Meanings
砂石shāshí
sand and gravel; grit
河里有很多砂石。
There are many sand and stones in the river.
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Notes
- Etymology
砂 (sand) + 石 (stone/rock), a compound naming both materials together.
- Nuance
often used for construction materials; 沙子 alone means just sand.
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