Definition
晶 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) meaning 'crystal' or 'having a clear, brilliant quality'. It cannot stand alone as a word; you must use it within compounds like 晶体 (crystal), 晶莹 (sparkling clear), and 水晶 (rock crystal). Think of it as a building block for words related to clarity, transparency, and crystalline structures.
b.f.
crystal (bound morpheme)clearbrilliantradiant (bound morpheme)
Examples
- 。Zhè kuài shuǐjīng fēicháng piàoliang.This piece of rock crystal is very beautiful.
- 。Yán de jiéjīng guòchéng xūyào shíjiān.The crystallization process of salt takes time.
- ，。Tā de yǎnjīng jīng yíng tī tòu, xiàng bǎoshí yíyàng.Her eyes are sparkling and clear, like gemstones.
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