Chinese

jièzhǐ
Meaning: ring (jewelry)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

戒
指

Example sentences

He gave her a diamond ring when he proposed.
這枚戒指是用純金做的。
这枚戒指是用纯金做的。
This ring is made of pure gold.
這枚戒指是銀做的嗎?
这枚戒指是银做的吗?
Is this ring made of silver?
這枚戒指上鑲了一顆藍寶石。
这枚戒指上镶了一颗蓝宝石。
This ring is set with a sapphire.
這枚鑽石戒指在陽光下閃閃發光。
这枚钻石戒指在阳光下闪闪发光。
This diamond ring glitters in the sunlight.
這枚藍寶石戒指非常昂貴。
这枚蓝宝石戒指非常昂贵。
This sapphire ring is very expensive.
他的手裡拿著一只漂亮的戒指。
他的手里拿著一只漂亮的戒指。
He is holding a beautiful ring in his hand.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to a ring worn on the finger as decoration or a symbol.

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