ěr
耳饰
ear ornament; jade earring
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
ear ornament; earring; ear pendant
literaryA general term for jewelry worn on the ear, including earrings and ear drops. In ancient texts, it often referred specifically to jade earrings worn by nobility. Modern usage is primarily literary or in historical contexts.
Zhè这
wèi位
guì贵
fù妇
pèi佩
dài戴
zhe着
fěi翡
cuì翠
ěr珥
。
This noblewoman is wearing jadeite earrings.
Gǔ古
dài代
yǐ以
yù玉
wéi为
ěr珥
shì是
shēn身
fèn份
de的
xiàng象
zhēng征
。
In ancient times, wearing jade earrings was a symbol of status.
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Shī诗
zhōng中
suǒ所
xiě写
de的
"
yáo瑶
ěr珥
"
zhǐ指
měi美
yù玉
zuò做
de的
ěr耳
shì饰
。
The "jade earrings" written in the poem refer to ear ornaments made of fine jade.