耳环

ěr huán

副 fù 只 zhǐ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. earring

Word relationships

Register variants

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stud earring

耳钉 specifically refers to stud earrings, a type of 耳环

Related words

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jewelry

earrings are a type of jewelry

necklace

another accessory worn on the body

(finger) ring

another common accessory

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 耳环 (earring) with 耳机 (earphone/headphone); they sound similar but are unrelated.

Cultural notes

In some traditional Chinese contexts, wearing a single earring was historically associated with certain social statuses, but today earrings are widely worn for fashion.

Example Sentences

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她买了一对漂亮的耳环。

She bought a pair of beautiful earrings.

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Child Words of 耳环

ring

ear