ngaak3鈪
Jyutpingngaak3
Yalengaak
Definition
Bracelet; an ornament worn around the wrist.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to a rigid or semi-rigid circular ornament worn on the wrist, distinguishing it from a flexible chain-style bracelet which is often called 手鏈. It is frequently associated with traditional gold jewelry given as gifts during weddings or for newborns. The term is deeply embedded in local culture, especially regarding the exchange of gold items for luck and prosperity.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 手鏈, which refers to a flexible link chain bracelet. Using 鈪 for a delicate chain bracelet sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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