鈪 (è) - Cantonese dialect term for a bracelet, particularly a
鈪 · è
Cantonese dialect term for a bracelet, particularly a bangle-style bracelet worn by women.
Cantonese dialect term for a bracelet, particularly a
Usage highlights
Silver braceletGold braceletJade braceletDragonPair of bracelets
Synonyms
- 手鐲— bracelet (more standard term)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She wore a silver bracelet (銀鈪).
- The jade bangle is a traditional gift (玉鈪).
- This gold bangle is very heavy (金鈪).
Collocations
- Silver bracelet(銀鈪)
- Gold bracelet(金鈪)
- Jade bracelet(玉鈪)
- Dragon-phoenix bracelet(龍鳳鈪)
- Pair of bracelets(一對鈪)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily used in Cantonese-speaking regions like Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau.
- Often associated with traditional jewelry, particularly in wedding customs where dragon-phoenix bracelets are given to the bride.