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    Expressing 'rock' with 岩石 (yánshí)

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    一块 + 岩石

    Explanation

    岩石 (yánshí) is a noun meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' It refers to a large, solid mass of stone, typically found in nature. It is used in contexts involving geology, landscapes, and outdoor scenes such as sailing or climbing.

    Examples

    • 爬山的时候要注意脚下的岩石。

      Pá shān de shíhou yào zhùyì jiǎo xià de yánshí.

      When climbing a mountain, watch out for the rocks underfoot.

    • 海边有一块巨大的岩石,很多人喜欢在上面拍照。

      Hǎibiān yǒu yī kuài jùdà de yánshí, hěn duō rén xǐhuan zài shàngmiàn pāizhào.

      There is a huge rock by the seaside, and many people like to take photos on it.

    • 那片山区的岩石形状各异,非常壮观。

      Nà piàn shānqū de yánshí xíngzhuàng gè yì, fēicháng zhuàngguān.

      The rocks in that mountainous area come in all shapes and sizes — very spectacular.