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    Expressing 'earring' with 耳环 (ěrhuán)

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    Explanation

    The noun 耳环 (ěrhuán) means 'earring,' a piece of jewelry worn on the ear. It is composed of 耳 (ear) and 环 (ring/loop). It is used in everyday language when discussing jewelry, fashion, or personal appearance.

    Examples

    • 她今天戴了一对银色的耳环。

      Tā jīntiān dài le yí duì yínsè deěrhuán.

      She wore a pair of silver earrings today.

    • 这副耳环是妈妈送给我的生日礼物。

      Zhè fùěrhuán shì māma sòng gěi wǒ de shēngrì lǐwù.

      These earrings are a birthday gift from my mom.

    • 你的耳环真好看，在哪里买的？

      Nǐ deěrhuán zhēn hǎokàn, zài nǎlǐ mǎi de?

      Your earrings look really nice; where did you buy them?

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