sek6 cyu5石柱
Jyutpingsek6 cyu5
Yalesehk chyúh
Definition
Stone pillar, column, stela, or obelisk.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a vertical, free-standing stone structure, often used in architecture or as a commemorative monument. While it translates to stela or obelisk in formal contexts, in daily life, it is most commonly used to describe structural columns or decorative pillars made of stone.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
There is a very tall stone pillar inside the park.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 柱 which is a general term for any pillar or column, as 石柱 specifically emphasizes the material is stone.
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