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No. 4,409 in Chinese

抱石

"抱石" means "to embrace a rock" or "rock climbing" (can also imply endurance or determination).

In a sentence

  • 他喜欢抱石,因为它富有挑战性和享受自然的乐趣。

    He enjoys bouldering because it is both challenging and allows him to appreciate nature.

    In this sentence, 抱石 refers to the activity of bouldering, emphasizing its qualities as a recreational and challenging sport.

  • 当他看到河边的巨石时,情不自禁地抱起了石头。

    When he saw the huge rock by the river, he couldn't help but pick it up.

    Here, 抱石 is used literally to mean holding or picking up a stone, referring to a physical action.

  • 在故事中,勇者克服了险阻,最终抱石登顶,象征着战胜困难的意志力。

    In the story, the hero overcame challenges and reached the summit while holding onto a rock, symbolizing the willpower to overcome difficulties.

    In this context, 抱石 symbolizes a metaphorical act of persistence and effort, associated with overcoming challenges.

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