ji6珥
Jyutpingji6
Yaleyih
Definition
An earring made of pearl or jade; to insert or wear in the ear.
writtenclothing
How it's used
The character 珥 is almost exclusively found in literary contexts or specific jewelry terminology rather than daily speech. In modern Cantonese, the common term for earring is 耳環, which is used regardless of whether the item is made of pearl, jade, or metal. Using 珥 in casual conversation will sound archaic or overly formal.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiRelated words
Common phrases
earring
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the character 珥 with 耳, which means ear. While they share a similar shape, 珥 is a noun for an ornament, whereas 耳 is the body part itself.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
