rock in Chinese
rock in Chinese is 岩石 — rock means a hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
rock in Chinese
岩石
Pronounced: yán shí
(uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
What does "rock" mean?
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noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
"The path was covered in loose rock, so we walked slowly and carefully."
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noun A style of popular music with a strong beat, driven by electric guitar, bass, and drums.
"My brother plays bass in a rock band that practises in the garage."
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noun Someone or something that provides steady support and stability.
"After he lost his job, his wife was the rock that held the family together."
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verb To move gently backward and forward, or to cause something to do so.
"He sat on the porch and rocked slowly in his old wooden chair."
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rock in a sentence
- The path was covered in loose rock, so we walked slowly and carefully.
- They climbed over the rocks to reach the tide pools.
- My brother plays bass in a rock band that practises in the garage.
- Do you prefer rock or jazz when you're driving long distances?
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What is "rock" in Chinese?
"rock" in Chinese is 岩石. rock means: A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
How do you pronounce 岩石?
"rock" in Chinese is 岩石, pronounced "yán shí".
How do you use "rock" in a sentence?
Example: "The path was covered in loose rock, so we walked slowly and carefully." In Chinese, "rock" is 岩石.
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