Definition
矶 is a bound form (b.f.) meaning a rock or cliff projecting into water. It is commonly used in place names and compound words, such as 燕子矶 (Yànzǐ Jī, Swallow Rock) and 采石矶 (Cǎishí Jī). It cannot stand alone as a word.
b.f.
(bound form) projecting rock or cliff over wateroften used in place names
Examples
- 矶。Jiāng biān de jī shí hěn dǒuqiào.The rocks by the river are very steep.
- 矶。Yànzǐ jī shì Nánjīng de yí gè lìshǐ míngshèng.Yanziji is a historical scenic spot in Nanjing.
- 矶。Cǎishí jī wèiyú Cháng Jiāng biān shàng.Caishiji is located on the banks of the Yangtze River.
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