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首饰 — meaning in English

shǒu shì

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English meaning

  • jewel noun A precious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewellery.
  • jewellery noun Ornamental items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, typically made from precious metals or stones.
  • trinket noun A small decorative item, especially cheap jewelry, valued more for looks than worth.

Senses

首饰 is used for these senses in English:

  • jewel A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
  • jewellery Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.
  • trinket A small, showy ornament, especially a piece of jewellery.

jewel — full definition

  1. noun A precious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewellery.
  2. noun Something regarded as especially precious or admirable.
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