戒指

• 拼音: jiè zhi
• 汉字拆解: 戒 = ring shape; 指 = 扌(hand) + 旨 — finger

含义

Ring (jewelry). A band worn on the finger, often symbolizing engagement or marriage.

Refers to any ring worn on the finger, but most commonly associated with engagement rings (订婚戒指) and wedding rings (结婚戒指). Can also refer to fashion rings or rings with symbolic meaning.

例句

1. 他在烛光晚餐时送给她一枚钻石戒指。
2. 这枚戒指是外婆传给我的，有特殊的意义。
3. 她无名指上的戒指说明她已经结婚了。

用法指南

语境: jewelry, marriage, gifts

语气: casual

正确说法

• 她的戒指真漂亮。(Her ring is really beautiful.)
• 我想买一枚求婚戒指。(I want to buy an engagement ring.)

错误说法

• 混淆'戒指'和'指环' (Don't confuse 戒指 with 指环 — both mean ring, but 指环 is less common and more literary)

起源与历史

Composed of 戒 (ring, from its shape) + 指 (finger). Interestingly, 戒 originally meant 'to warn' but here refers to the circular shape worn on the finger.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal