Meaning Clues (Semantic)
石

石

shíMeaning ClueMeaning clue Shí (Stone / Rock / Mineral)
Strokes 5 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 18 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Rock, stone, hard mineral, cliff boulder

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 石 inside new characters. It often points toward stone or rock, so you can guess the meaning family before memorizing the full character.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 石

Locate component 石 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Rock, stone, hard mineral, cliff boulder)

Use 石 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to rock, stone, hard mineral, cliff boulder.

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (18 characters)

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破
pòMeaning Clue
left part+石

break

码
mǎMeaning Clue
left part+石

a sign or symbol

硬
yìngMeaning Clue
left part+石

hard

矿
kuàngMeaning Clue
rest of character+石

ore, mine, mineral deposit

研
yánMeaning Clue
left part+石

to grind, to polish, to study

碗
wǎnMeaning Clue
left part+石

a bowl of

碎
suìMeaning Clue
碰
pèngMeaning Clue
砍
kǎnMeaning Clue
砖
zhuānMeaning Clue
砸
záMeaning Clue
磅
bàngMeaning Clue
磕
kēMeaning Clue
碑
bēiMeaning Clue
碟
diéMeaning Clue
磨
móMeaning Clue
础
chǔMeaning Clue
硕
shuòMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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问

Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 石

What role does component 石 play in Chinese characters?

石 (shí) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Semantic Meaning Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 石 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 石, identify the core semantic family around "Rock, stone, hard mineral, cliff boulder", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.