金戒指
The English phrase "gold ring" is translated into Mandarin as 金戒指.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 金 (jīn, gold) and 戒指 (jièzhi, ring).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 金 (gold) acts as a modifier for the noun 戒指 (ring) without needing a particle like 的.
Did you know?
- The word 戒指 (ring) comes from the word 戒 (jiè), which means 'to warn' or 'to caution'. Historically, wearing a ring was a reminder to the wearer to maintain self-discipline.
- In traditional Chinese marriage customs, a 'gold ring' is often part of a larger set of 'dragon and phoenix' jewelry given to the bride to symbolize harmony.
- The concept of 'gold' (金) is one of the 'Five Elements' in Chinese philosophy, meaning a 金戒指 carries the elemental energy of metal within it.
Examples in context
- 钻石被镶在一个金戒指上。The diamond was set in a gold ring.This example shows how to describe a diamond being set in a 金戒指.Tatoeba #465817 by fucongcong, translation #41241 by CM
- 我想买一枚金戒指。I would like to buy a gold ring.
- 这个黄金戒指非常漂亮。This pure gold ring is very beautiful.
- 这个金戒指很漂亮。Zhège jīn jièzhi hěn piàoliang.This gold ring is very beautiful.
- 她买了一个金戒指。Tā mǎile yīgè jīn jièzhi.She bought a gold ring.
Example conversation
Wei and Xinyi are looking at a jewelry display in a shop.
- 伟 Wei欣怡，你看这个金戒指。Xīnyí, nǐ kàn zhège jīn jièzhi.Xinyi, look at this gold ring.
- 欣怡 Xinyi真的很好看，也很贵。Zhēnde hěn hǎokàn, yě hěn guì.It really looks good, and it's also expensive.
- 伟 Wei你想买它吗？Nǐ xiǎng mǎi tā ma?Do you want to buy it?
- 欣怡 Xinyi暂时不想买。Zànshí bù xiǎng mǎi.I don't want to buy it for now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
