zhūzi

珠子

Word · Noun

pearl; bead

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

pearl

Refers specifically to pearls formed within mollusks, often used in jewelry.

Zhè这
tiáo条
xiàng项
liàn链
shì是
yòng用
zhēn珍
zhū珠
hé和
shuǐ水
jīng晶
zhū珠
zi子
chuàn串
chéng成
de的
 。

This necklace is strung with pearls and crystal beads.

Zhè这
xiē些
nán南
hǎi海
zhū珠
zi子
zhì质
dì地
xì细
nì腻
 ,
guāng光
zé泽
róu柔
hé和
 。

These South Sea pearls have a fine texture and soft luster.

2.

noun

bead; droplet; globule

Describes small, round particles that resemble pearls, such as sweat drops, water droplets, or decorative beads.

Hàn汗
zhū珠
cóng从
tā他
de的
é额
tóu头
gǔn滚
luò落
xià下
lái来
 。

Beads of sweat rolled down from his forehead.

Hé荷
yè叶
shàng上
gǔn滚
dòng动
zhe着
jīng晶
yíng莹
de的
shuǐ水
zhū珠
 。

Crystal-clear water droplets rolled on the lotus leaf.

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Tā她
de的
yǎn眼
lèi泪
xiàng像
duàn断
le了
xiàn线
de的
zhū珠
zi子
yí一
yàng样
diào掉
xià下
lái来
 。

Her tears fell like beads whose string had snapped.