聗 (liè) - Ear ornament & earring

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liè ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

嘹林

聗 · liè

Ear ornament;

earring;

decorative ear piece worn in ancient times.

Ear ornamentearringdecorative ear piece worn in ancient times.

Usage highlights

ear ornamentjade ear piecegold ear decorationancient ear jewelryprecious ear adornment

Synonyms

  • 珥— earring; ear pendant
  • 瑱— ear plug; jade ear ornament

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore ancient ear ornaments (聗) in the historical drama.
  • Archaeologists found jade ear decorations (玉聗) in the tomb.
  • The noblewoman's ear pieces (耳聗) were made of gold.

Collocations

  • ear ornament(耳聗)
  • jade ear piece(玉聗)
  • gold ear decoration(金聗)
  • ancient ear jewelry(古聗)
  • precious ear adornment(宝聗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 聗 refers to decorative ear pieces worn in ancient China, often by nobility.
  • Such ornaments were status symbols and made from precious materials like jade, gold, or gemstones.
  • The character appears in historical texts describing ancient fashion and accessories.

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