石工 (dàn) — stonemason; masonry

Definition

Stone-cutting craft or the craftsperson who does it. Refers to both the masonry work on a building and the stonemason who shapes the stone.

noun
stonemasonmasonry
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 石工
    Tā shì yí wèi jīng yàn fēng fù de dàn.
    He is an experienced stonemason.
  • Zhè zuò gǔ jiàn zhù de shí gōng fēi cháng jīng xì.
    The masonry of this ancient building is very delicate.
  • 石工
    dàn Xū yào zhǎng wò duō zhǒng qiē gē jì shù.
    A stonemason needs to master various cutting techniques.

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