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青石
qīngshí
Description
青石是一种颜色发青、发灰的石头。
"青石" is a type of stone that is bluish-green and gray in color.
人们常用青石来铺路，也用它盖房子和做台阶。
People often use "青石" to pave roads, build houses, and make steps.
Meanings
青石qīngshí
bluish-gray stone; limestone used for building
这条小路是用青石铺的。
This path is paved with bluestone.
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Notes
- Etymology
青 (blue/gray-green) + 石 (stone), describing the stone's characteristic bluish-gray color.
- Nuance
often refers to limestone or bluestone used in traditional paving, steps, and stonework.
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