(chuàn) - bracelet & ornamental armlet or bangle, typically made of gold,

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chuàn | 8 strokes | radical: 钅

· chuàn

bracelet;

ornamental armlet or bangle, typically made of gold, jade, or other precious materials.

braceletornamental armlet or bangle, typically made of gold,

Usage highlights

gold braceletjade braceletsilver braceletbracelet accessoryarm braceletbracelet and ring

Synonyms

  • bracelet (especially for wrist)
  • 手镯bracelet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wears a gold bracelet (金钏).
  • Jade bracelets were popular in ancient times (玉钏).
  • The bracelet is an elegant accessory (钏饰).

Collocations

  • gold bracelet(金钏)
  • jade bracelet(玉钏)
  • silver bracelet(银钏)
  • bracelet accessory(钏饰)
  • arm bracelet(臂钏)
  • bracelet and ring(钏环)

Idioms

  • Golden bracelets and jade pendants(金钏玉珮)
  • Bracelets tinkling, sleeves fluttering(钏响袖舞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally worn by women as decorative jewelry, often indicating wealth and status.
  • Common in classical literature and poetry as symbols of feminine beauty and elegance.

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