Definition
坠子 is a noun with several distinct meanings. It can refer to a plummet or weight used for measuring depth. It also means a pendant or earring, often made of jade or precious metal. Additionally, 坠子 is a type of Chinese folk ballad accompanied by a drum, especially popular in Henan province. The word also appears as a loanword for the Japanese netsuke (a small carved belt pendant).
n.
plummetweight (for measuring depth)pendantearringa type of folk ballad with drum accompaniment
Examples
- 坠子。Tā yòng zhuì zǐ cèliáng jǐng de shēndù.He used a plummet to measure the depth of the well.
- 坠子。Tā dài le yí duì piàoliang de yù zhuì zǐ.She wore a pair of beautiful jade earrings.
- 坠子。Hénán zhuì zǐ shì yì zhǒng chuántǒng de qǔyì xíngshì.Henan ballad with drum accompaniment is a traditional folk art form.
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