鐲 (zhuó) - Bracelet — a type of ornamental band or

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鐲 · zhuó

Bracelet — a type of ornamental band or ring worn around the wrist, typically made of metal, jade, or other materials.

Bracelet — a type of ornamental band or

Usage highlights

Jade braceletGold braceletSilver braceletBracelet and bangleArmletAnklet

Synonyms

  • 手鐲— bracelet (general term for wrist ornament)
  • 環— ring; loop (can refer to a circular ornament)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a beautiful jade bracelet (玉鐲).
  • The gold bracelet was a family heirloom (金鐲子).
  • In some traditions, a bracelet is given as a coming-of-age gift (成年禮的鐲子).

Collocations

  • Jade bracelet(玉鐲)
  • Gold bracelet(金鐲)
  • Silver bracelet(銀鐲)
  • Bracelet and bangle(手鐲)
  • Armlet(臂鐲)
  • Anklet(腳鐲)

Idioms

  • Linking bracelets together(連環鐲)
  • Jade bracelet and gold hairpin(玉鐲金釵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made from jade, gold, or silver, bracelets (鐲) are common accessories in Chinese culture, often given as gifts for significant life events.
  • Jade bracelets, in particular, are believed to offer protection and symbolize purity and moral integrity.
  • In some customs, bracelets are passed down through generations as family heirlooms.

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