(shì) — (bound form) decoration; ornament; (bound form) to play the role of; to act as

Definition

饰 is a bound form, almost always seen inside compounds like 装饰 (decorate/decoration), 首饰 (jewelry), or 饰演 (play a role). Use a compound to express the specific meaning — 饰 alone doesn't usually stand alone as a word.

bound form
(bound form) decorationornament(bound form) to play the role ofto act as

Examples

  • Tā zài jù zhōng shì yǎn zhǔ jué.
    He plays the lead role in the play.
  • Zhè ge fáng jiān de zhuāng shì hěn piào liang.
    The decoration of this room is very beautiful.
  • Tā dài le yí jiàn piào liang de shǒu shì.
    She wore a beautiful piece of jewelry.

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