zyun3 gaai3鑽戒钻戒
Jyutpingzyun3 gaai3
Yalejyun gaai
Definition
Diamond ring; a ring set with a diamond or diamonds.
colloquialshoppingpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a ring featuring a diamond, often associated with engagement or significant anniversaries. While it can be used in casual conversation, it carries a sense of luxury and commitment that makes it distinct from a simple ring or 戒指. It is common to discuss the quality of the diamond, referred to as 粒石, when talking about these rings.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Her boyfriend gave her a diamond ring.
When you bought the diamond ring, did you check the stone carefully?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often forget that the measure word for rings is 隻 instead of 個. Using the wrong classifier can sound unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
