釧 (chuàn) - Bracelet — a decorative band or chain worn

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釧 · chuàn

Bracelet — a decorative band or chain worn around the wrist or arm as jewelry.

Bracelet — a decorative band or chain worn

Usage highlights

Gold braceletSilver braceletJade braceletArm braceletWrist braceletBracelet and ring

Synonyms

  • 镯— bracelet, bangle
  • 手镯— wrist bracelet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a silver bracelet (银钏).
  • The gold bracelet was a family heirloom (金钏).
  • Traditional Chinese bracelets (手钏) are often made of jade.
  • Arm bracelets (臂钏) were popular in ancient times.

Collocations

  • Gold bracelet(金钏)
  • Silver bracelet(银钏)
  • Jade bracelet(玉钏)
  • Arm bracelet(臂钏)
  • Wrist bracelet(手钏)
  • Bracelet and ring(钏镯)

Idioms

  • Golden bracelet and jade ornaments(金钏玉珮)
  • Bracelets tinkling, sleeves fluttering(钏响袖舞)
  • Pearl bracelet and jade hairpin(珠钏玉簪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made from precious materials like gold, silver, jade, or pearls, symbolizing wealth and status.
  • In ancient China, bracelets were important components of women's jewelry and wedding dowries.
  • Bracelets often appear in classical literature as symbols of feminine beauty and aristocratic elegance.

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