Meaning of scholar's rock | Babel Free
Definitions
An unusually shaped rock, traditionally appreciated by Chinese scholars.
Examples
“The many Tibetans who traveled to Yuan and Ming China would have⟳ developed knowledge, experience⟳, and appreciation for scholars' rocks.”
“The scholar's rock is placed across from the old moon gate I love⟳ so much, and LuLu decides to investigate⟳ it.”
“What the missionaries had sent to Bertin was the type⟳ now commonly referred to as a scholar's rock, sometimes fantastically contorted stones which would have⟳ been an indispensable fixture of a Chinese scholar's studio.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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