首饰 (shǒu shì) — jewelry; ornaments (necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, etc.)
Definition
首饰 (shǒushi) refers to decorative items worn on the body — rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets. Unlike 服饰 (clothing/accessories generally), 首饰 is only the jewelry, often precious or ornamental.
noun
jewelryornaments (necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, etc.)
Measure word · 件
Easily confused
Examples
- 首饰。Tā jīn tiān dài le yí tào piào liang de shǒu shì.She is wearing a beautiful set of jewelry today.
- 首饰。Zhè jiā diàn de shǒu shì shè jì hěn dú tè.The jewelry design in this store is very unique.
- 首饰？Nǐ zuì xǐ huan nǎ zhǒng shǒu shì?What kind of jewelry do you like best?
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