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to pile up, to build; stone steps; rock wall

💡 Ideographic: To cut 切 stone 石; 切 also provides the pronunciation
HSK 9 strokes Uncommon (32%)

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⿰石切 i

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Component Tree i

shí
stone, rock, mineral
💡 Ideographic: A rock 口 at the base of a cliff 厂
5 strokes HSK 5
qiè
to cut, to mince, to slice, to carve; close to; eager
🔤 Pictophonetic: 刀 (knife) provides meaning, 七 provides pronunciation
4 strokes HSK 4