珥 (ěr) — (literary) jade or bead earrings (worn in ancient China)
Definition
A literary term for jade or bead earrings worn in ancient China. You'll see it almost only in classical or historical writing — not used for modern jewelry.
noun
(literary) jade or bead earrings (worn in ancient China)
Measure word · 只
Examples
- 珥。Tā dài le yí duì jīng zhì de yù ěr.She wore a pair of exquisite jade earrings.
- 珥。Gǔ mù zhōng chū tǔ le duō jiàn yù ěr.Several jade earrings were unearthed from the ancient tomb.
- 珥。Shī zhōng miáo xiě le nǚ zǐ pèi dài yù ěr de měi lì.The poem describes the beauty of a woman wearing jade earrings.
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