Definition
珥 is a classical Chinese noun referring to earrings made of jade or beads, typically worn by women in ancient times. It is rarely used in modern everyday speech; you're more likely to encounter it in historical texts, poetry, or archaeological contexts. In contemporary Chinese, the common word for 'earrings' is 耳环 (ěrhuán).
n.
(literary) jade or bead earrings (worn in ancient China)
Examples
- 珥。Tā dài le yí duì jīngzhì de yù ěr.She wore a pair of exquisite jade earrings.
- 珥。Gǔ mù zhōng chūtǔ le duō jiàn yù ěr.Several jade earrings were unearthed from the ancient tomb.
- 珥。Shī zhōng miáoxiě le nǚzǐ pèidài yù ěr de měilì.The poem describes the beauty of a woman wearing jade earrings.
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