How to Say "Necklace" in Chinese

项链

xiàngliàn

The English word 'necklace' is translated into Chinese as 项链 (xiàngliàn).

Meaning: jewelry (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word 项链 is composed of 项 (xiàng), meaning 'neck' and 链 (liàn), meaning 'chain'.

When counting necklaces, you should use the classifier 条 (tiáo).

xiàngliàn

The classifier 条 (tiáo) used for 项链 is typically reserved for long, thin, flexible things like fish, rivers, or roads.
If a necklace is broken, one might say it is 断了 (duàn le), a term that also implies a rupture in a relationship or a connection between people.
In certain traditional contexts, gold necklaces are often viewed more as a form of portable wealth and 'insurance' rather than just a fashion accessory.

这条项链是我奶奶送给我的。
My grandma gave me this necklace.
This sentence is useful for showing how to express that a necklace was a gift from a grandmother.
Tatoeba #2737442 by GlossaMatik, translation #2737507 by CM
在沙发下，汤姆找到了玛丽的项链。
Tom found Mary's necklace under the sofa.
This sentence is useful for describing the location of a necklace.
Tatoeba #8894421 by iiujik, translation #6947173 by CK
我至今还珍惜你十年前给我的项链。
I still cherish the necklace you gave me ten years ago.
This sentence is useful for expressing the sentiment of cherishing a necklace given in the past.
Tatoeba #9401695 by BobbyLee, translation #9419243 by BobbyLee
我昨天买了一个漂亮的项链。
I bought a beautiful necklace yesterday.
这条珠链是我母亲送给我的生日礼物。
This pearl chain is the birthday present my mother gave me.
她戴着一个很有特色的链子。
She is wearing a very distinctive necklace.
这条项链很贵重。
This necklace is very valuable.
我妈妈喜欢戴珠链。
My mom likes to wear pearl necklaces.
一条项链
A necklace
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Jiayi and Zhiqiang are getting ready for a dinner party.

佳怡 Jiayi

这条项链和这件衣服很搭。
Zhè tiáo xiàngliàn hé zhè jiàn yīfu hěn dā.
This necklace goes well with this dress.
志强 Zhiqiang

真的，看起来非常漂亮。
Zhēnde, kàn qǐlái fēicháng piàoliang.
True, it looks very beautiful.
佳怡 Jiayi

你觉得我应该戴这条项链吗？
Nǐ juéde wǒ yīnggāi dài zhè tiáo xiàngliàn ma?
Do you think I should wear this necklace?
志强 Zhiqiang

是的，戴上它就很完美了。
Shìde, dài shàng tā jiù hěn wánměi le.
Yes, it will be perfect if you wear it.

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