戒指
jièzhǐTraditional: 戒指
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Translation
ring (worn on a finger)
Word origin
A compound of 戒 (jiè, to guard against, originally a band) and 指 (zhǐ, finger), naming the band worn on a finger.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 戒 (jiè, band) + 指 (zhǐ, finger)
Stroke order
戒
指
Examples
枚钻。
He gave her a diamond ring.
枚。
This ring was left to me by my grandmother.
。
She wears the ring on her left hand.
。
I would like to buy a pair of wedding rings.
枚，。
This ring is too big and will slip off.
戒指 (jiè zhǐ) means a finger ring. It is the everyday word for jewellery worn on the finger, including wedding and engagement rings.
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