Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
镯(鐲)zhuó(zhuo2)
The character 镯 (zhuó) refers to a type of decorative jewelry worn around the wrist, commonly known as a bracelet or armband. It can also refer to a small bell. This term is often used in contexts related to fashion, accessories, and gifts.
Strokes18Radical钅Frequency#80734DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, giving a 镯 (bracelet) can symbolize friendship and loyalty, especially if it's made of jade, which is considered auspicious. This makes it a popular gift during festivals or significant life events.
Memory Tip
Imagine a shiny bracelet (镯) wrapping around your wrist, sparkling like a small bell. The radical 钅 (metal) hints at its metallic nature, while the pronunciation 'zhuó' can be remembered as 'jewelry worn on the wrist'.
Meanings of 镯
zhuó(zhuo2)
1bracelet, armband; small bell
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 镯
镯Simplified
鐲Traditional
18Strokes
钅Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
Podcast: 镯
Podcast: 镯
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 镯
Quick Contrast
手镯 (shǒuzhuó) vs. 镯 (zhuó) — use 手镯 when specifically referring to a bracelet worn on the wrist, while 镯 can refer more generally to a decorative bracelet or an armband.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 镯 (zhuó) with other similar-sounding words like 着 (zhuó) which means 'to wear' or 'to touch'. This word is generally used in informal contexts, often in conversations about gifts or fashion. Common collocations include '金镯' (gold bracelet) and '手镯' (wrist bracelet).
HSK Study Tips
Since 镯 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, students should focus on associating it with relevant words in their level. It connects well with other accessory-related terms such as '项链' (necklace) and '耳环' (earrings) to build a thematic vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 镯 (bracelet) with other jewelry terms. For example, saying '耳环' (ěr huán) when referring to 镯 is incorrect; '耳环' means 'earrings'. Always double-check the context to ensure you're using the correct term.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 镯
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 镯 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 蜀 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鐲.
1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
2The sound half蜀 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaymetal
4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 镯? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.
Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 镯?
Decomposition of 镯
IDS Structure⿰钅蜀
镯Full Character
=
钅jin1
left
蜀Shu3
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 镯?
How to say bracelet, armband; small bell in Chinese
“bracelet, armband; small bell” in Chinese is镯zhuó
The character 镯 (zhuó) refers to a type of decorative jewelry worn around the wrist, commonly known as a bracelet or armband. It can also refer to a small bell. This term is often used in contexts related to fashion, accessories, and gifts.
When to use 镯
Be careful not to confuse 镯 (zhuó) with other similar-sounding words like 着 (zhuó) which means 'to wear' or 'to touch'. This word is generally used in informal contexts, often in conversations about gifts or fashion. Common collocations include '金镯' (gold bracelet) and '手镯' (wrist bracelet).
镯 or something close to it
手镯 (shǒuzhuó) vs. 镯 (zhuó) — use 手镯 when specifically referring to a bracelet worn on the wrist, while 镯 can refer more generally to a decorative bracelet or an armband.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 镯 (bracelet) with other jewelry terms. For example, saying '耳环' (ěr huán) when referring to 镯 is incorrect; '耳环' means 'earrings'. Always double-check the context to ensure you're using the correct term.
Write 镯
镯
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 镯 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Grammar Patterns of 镯
镯 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
她的珠子项链和手____在她走动时叮当作响。
Her bead necklaces and bracelets jangled as she walked.
Example Sentences for 镯 (10)
Listen to all sentences once to receive XP
1
她的珠子项链和手镯在她走动时叮当作响。
tā de zhū zǐ xiàng liàn hé shǒu zhuó zài tā zǒu dòng shí dīng dāng zuò xiǎng。
Her bead necklaces and bracelets jangled as she walked.
2
她手臂上的金手镯丁零当啷地响。
tā shǒu bì shàng de jīn shǒu zhuó dīng líng dāng lāng dì xiǎng。
The golden bangles on her arms clashed and jingled.
3
她的手镯哗啦哗啦直响，她抖得厉害。
tā de shǒu zhuó huá lā huá lā zhí xiǎng， ， tā dǒu dé lì。
Her bracelets were going clack-clack-clack, she was shaking so hard.
