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化石
huàshí
1. fossil
HSK 6 Uncommon • Top 29%

Character Breakdown

化
huà
to change, to convert, to reform; -ize
HSK 3 4 丶
石
shí
stone, rock, mineral
HSK 5 5 丶

Compound Words (5)

化石群
huàshíqún
fossil assemblage
松化石
sōnghuàshí
turquoise (gemstone)
活化石
huóhuàshí
living fossil
化石燃料
huàshíránliào
fossil fuel
液化石油气
yèhuàshíyóuqì
liquefied petroleum gas

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