sek6 hei3石器
Jyutpingsek6 hei3
Yalesehk hei
Definition
Stone implement or stoneware; utensils made from stone.
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How it's used
Primarily used in academic or historical contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily conversation. It is most frequently encountered when discussing archaeology or history, such as in the phrase 新石器時代. Outside of these specific fields, it sounds quite formal and detached from modern life.
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These stone implements are artifacts from thousands of years ago.
Do you know how to use this stone implement?
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Grammar guides
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