Definition
首饰 (shǒu shì) refers to jewelry items worn on the body, such as necklaces, rings, and earrings. It differs from 珠宝 (zhū bǎo), which emphasizes precious stones and materials, and from 服饰 (fú shì), a broader term covering all clothing and accessories (including jewelry).
noun
jewelryornaments (necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, etc.)
Easily confused
- 收拾shōu shisound-aliketo tidy up, to put in order, to pack
- 手势shǒu shìsound-alikegesture; hand signal
Examples
- 首饰。Tā jīntiān dài le yí tào piàoliang de shǒu shì.She is wearing a beautiful set of jewelry today.
- 首饰。Zhè jiā diàn de shǒu shì shèjì hěn dútè.The jewelry design in this store is very unique.
- 首饰？Nǐ zuì xǐhuan nǎ zhǒng shǒu shì?What kind of jewelry do you like best?
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